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REV.   LOUIS    FITZGERALD    BENSON,  D.  D. 

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Sunday-School  fiymnal. 


■: 


mC  30 1935 


By  Authority  of  the  English  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod 
of  Missouri   and    Other   States. 


Pittsburg,  Pa. 

American  Lutheran  Publication  Board, 

1901. 


Coptmqht  1901,  m 

American  Lutheran  Tudlication  Hoarh, 

Pittsbubs,  Pa. 


Cable  of  Contents. 


I.  ORDERS    OF   SERVICES. 

1.  Opening    Service     5 

2.  Closing    Service     7 

3.  Meeting   of   Catechumens    9 

4.  Teachers    Meeting    13 

II.  A    SELECTION    OF    PSALMS    FOR    RESPONSIVE 

READING         18 

III.  PRAYERS         52 

IV.  LUTHER'S    SMALL    CATECHISM    71 

V.  CHANTS. 

1.  Te    Deum    115 

2.  Gloria    in    Excelsis    117 

3.  Kyrie        118 

4.  Sanctus       118 

5.  Nunc    Dimittis     118 

6.  Agnus    Dei    119 

7.  Venite     119 

8.  Magnificat         120 

9.  Benedictus     121 

10.     Litany    123 

VI.  HYMNS. 

1.  Opening    1 

2.  Closing 13 

3.  Morning    20 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


4.  Evening     31 

5.  Lord's   Day    48 

6.  Advent    55 

7.  Christmas     64 

8.  New    Year    113 

9.  Epiphany    119 

10.  Lent     128 

11.  Palm  Sunday   151 

12.  Eastci     157 

13.  Ascension 180 

14  Pentecost     186 

15.  Trinity    199 

16.  Word    214 

17.  Baptism     227 

18.  Lord's  Supper   229 

19  Childhood    231 

20.  Confirmation    245 

21.  Reformation— Church— Mission     249 

22.  Faith  in   the  Redeemer 279 

23.  Prayer    333 

24.  Praise    349 

25.  Service     367 

26.  Warfare  and  Processional   395 

27.  Cross  and  Comfort  407 

28  Death  and  Burial    419 

29  Heaven     427 

30  Miscellaneous     444 

VII.     INDEX    452 


ft 


Cbe  Opening  Service. 


r  A  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  or  another  suitable 
Hymn  tnay  be  sung. 


U   Then  shall  be  sung  or  said 

THE  VERSICLES  AXD  THE  GLORIA 
PATRT. 

Minister.     O  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips. 

School.  And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy 
praise. 

Minister.     Make  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me. 

School.     Make  haste  to  help  me,  O  Lord. 

Minister.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the 
Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

School.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now, 
nnd  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end  Amen. 


r  Then  shall  be  said  responsively  by  the  Minister  or  Superintendent 
and  the  School 


THE  PSALM. 


THE  OPENING  SERVICE. 


H  After  the  reading  of  the  Psalm,  there  may  be  *ung 

THE  GLORIA  PATRL 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  and  to  the  Son  and  to 
the  Holy  Ghost.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


\   Then  shall  follow 


THE  PRAYER. 


\   Then  shall  be  said  by  the  Minister  or  Superintendent   and  the 
School  one  of  the  principal  parts  of 


THE  CATECHISM. 

\   Then  shall  be  sung 

A  HYMN. 

\   Then  shall  begin 

THE  INSTRUCTION  FOR  THE  DAY. 


Cbe  Closing  Service. 


be  sung 

A  HYMN. 

r   Then  shall  be  said  by  the  School  the 

APOSTLES'  CREED. 

[  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
A        Maker  of  heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord, 
who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of 
the  Virgin  Mary;  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate, 
was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  He  descended 
into  hell;  the  third  day  he  rose  again  from  the 
dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven,-  and  sitteth  on 
the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty; 
from  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick 
and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  holy  Christ- 
ian Church,  the  communion  of  saints;  the  for- 
giveness of  sins ;  the  resurrection  of  the  body ; 
and  the  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

|  The  Minister  or  Superintendent  may  read  a  closing  Prayer. 


THE  CLOSING  SERVICE. 


TI  Then  shall  the  School  say 

THE  LORD'S  PRAYER. 


OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  bo 
Thy  name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be 
done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this 
day  our  daily  bread;  And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But  deliver 
us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


\    Thru  shall  the  Mirnstcf  say 


THE  BENEDICTION. 

The  Lord  bless  tnee,  and  keep  thee; 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  thee,  and 
be  gnu-ions  unto  thee. 

The  Lord  lift  up  I  lis  countenance  upon  thee, 
ana  give;  thee  peace.     Amen. 


Order  of  Service  for  JMeeting  of 
Catechumens. 

^|  A  Hymn  de  tempore  or.  another  hymn  shall  be  sung. 
1  Then  shall  be  said 

THE  VERSICLES. 

Minister.     0  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips. 

Catechumens.  And  my  mouth  shall  show 
forth  Thy  praise. 

Minister.     Make  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me. 

Catechumens.     Make  haste  to  help  me,  O  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost;  as  it  was  in  the  beginning, 
is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

fl  Then  shall  be  said 

THE  IKYITATOEY. 

Minister.     O  come,  let  us  worship  the  Lord. 
Catechumens.     For  He  is  our  Maker. 

^|   Then  may  be  said 

THE  VENITE.  Ps.  xcv. 


10 


MEETING  OF  CATECHUMENS. 


H  Then  shall  be  said 

A  PRAYER. 
Let  us  pray. 

C\  GOD  faithful  and  true,  that  showest  mercy 
**  to  thousands  and  ten  thousands  of  them 
that  love  Thee,  look  down  upon  these  Thy  ser- 
vants who  bow  their  heads  unto  Thee,  and  bless 
them  with  Thy  spiritual  benedictions;  keep  them 
as  the  apple  of  Thy  eye;  preserve  them  in  piety 
and  righteousness,  and  vouchsafe  to  bring-  them 
to  eternal  life  in  Christ  Jesus,  Thy  beloved  Son, 
with  whom  unto  Thee  be  glory,  honor  and  ador- 
ation in  the  Holy  Ghost,  now  and  forever,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 


Or  this: 


I"  ORD  our  God,  Thou  Lover  of  Mankind,  we 
"  humbly  beseech  Thee  to  reveal  the  Gospel  of 
Christ  to  these  Thy  children.  Enlighten  and  in- 
struct them  and  teach  them  true  knowledge  of 
Thee  and  Thy  will;  instruct  them  in  Thy  pre- 
cepts and  judgments;  open  the  ears  of  their 
hearts  to  be  occupied  in  Thy  Law  day  and  night ; 
confirm  them  in  true  faith  and  number  them 
with  Thy  flock.  Vouchsafe  unto  them  the  gar- 
ment of  incorruption;  cleanse  them  from  all 
pollution  of  fle&h  and  spirit  and  dwell  and  walk 


MEETING  OF  CATECHUMENS.  11 

in  them  by  Christ  that  all  their  coming  in  and 
going  out  may  be  pleasing  to  Thee  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

H  Then  shall  begin 

» 

THE  INSTRUCTION  FOE  THE  DAY. 


H  After  this  may  be  said  the  Te  Deum  Iyaudamus  or  the  Benedic- 
tus  If  held  in  the  afternoon  the  Magnificat  or  the  Nunc  Dim- 
ittis. 


\  Then  shall  be  said 

I 


THE  PRAYER. 


Minister.     Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Catechumens.     Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Minister.     Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Catechumens.     Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Minister.     Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Catechumens.    Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

H  Then  all  shall  say, 

QUR  FATHER,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed 
M  be  Thy  name;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this 
day  our  daily  bread;  And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 


12  MEETING  OF  CATECHUMENS. 

us ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But  deliver 
us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

H   'Then  shall  be  said 

THE  COLLECT. 

Minister.     The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Catechumens.     And  with  Thy  spirit. 
Minister.     Let  us  pray. 

"\irE  thank  Thee,  Lord  God,  Heavenly  Father, 
■  '  that  Thou  hast  taught  us  the  chief  parts 
of  Christian  doctrine;  and  pray  Thee  with  all 
our  hearts,  to  seal  this  witness  of  the  truth  in 
our  hearts  and  keep  us  in  the  same,  that  we  in 
Thy  fear  and  trust  may  live  according  to  it, 
heartily  rejoice  and  find  comfort  therein  and 
finally  attain  the  end  of  faith,  our  souls'  salva- 
tion through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

BENEDICAMUS. 

Minister.     Bless  we  the  Lord. 
Catechumens.     Thanks  be  to  God. 

The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  with  you  all.     Amen. 

\At  I  he  close  <>/  the  service  silent  prayer  should  be  offered. 


Order  of  Service  for  Ceacbers' 
JMeetings- 

H  One  or  more  /twins  should  be  sung,  by  f>refe>ence  (hose  zuhich  are 
to  be  used  in  Sunday  School  on  the  following  Sunday. 

THE  VERSICLES  AND  GLOKIA  PATRI. 

Minister.     0  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips. 

Teachers.  And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth 
Thy  praise. 

Minister.     Make  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me. 

Teachers.     Make  haste  to  help  me,  O  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to 
the  Holy  Ghost;  as  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 
A  men. 

Minister.     The  Lord  be  with  you. 

Teachers.     And  with  Thy  Spirit. 

Minister.     Let  us  pray. 

H  ALMIGHTY  God,  Thou  God  and  Father  of 
>**  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  only  begotten  Son,  God  of 
the  Comforter  and  Lord  of  all  things;  Who  by 
Christ  didst  make  learners  become  teachers  for 
the  propagation  of  Christian  knowledge,  look 
down  upon  Thy  servants  who  are  learning  the 
instructions  of  the  Gospel  of  Thy  Christ ;  give 
them  a  new  heart  and  renew  a  right  spirit  with- 
in them,  that  they  may  know  and  do  Thy  will 


14  TEACHERS'  MEETINGS. 

with  a  perfect  heart  and  willing  mind.  Vouch- 
safe unto  them  ever  to  be  united  with  Thy  holy 
Church  and  partakers  of  its  mysteries  through 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Hope,  who  died  for  them,  by 
Whom  be  glory  and  worship  unto  Thee,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 


f\  MERCIFUL  and  gracious  God,  vouchsafe 
^  to  hear  our  prayers  for  Thy  servants,  the 
teachers  and  children  of  our  school;  graciously 
open  the  ears  of  their  hearts  that  they  may  hear 
what  eye  hath  not  seen  and  ear  hath  not  heard, 
neither  hath  it  entered  into  the  heart  of  man; 
instill  into  their  hearts  the  word  of  Thy  truth; 
confirm  in  their  minds  Thy  faith;  reveal  unto 
them  the  gospel  of  righteousness;  give  them  a 
divine  and  heavenly  mind,  pure  and  holy 
thoughts,  a  virtuous  conversation,  that  they  may 
always  regard  and  meditate  upon  the  things  that 
belong  to  Thee  and  be  occupied  with  Thy  Law 
day  and  night.  Deliver  them  from  all  evil  and 
absurd  employments,  from  all  sins  and  tke 
crafty  designs  of  the  adversary.  Grant  them 
remission  of  sins  and  the  clothing  of  incorrup- 
tion.  Bless  their  going  out  and  their  coming 
in;  and  bring  them  to  the  measure  of  a  perfect 
knowledge  with  the  instructions  of  wisdom; 
guide  and  direct  all  their  purposes  that  they 
may  ever  glorify  Thee,  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


TEACHERS'  MEETINGS.  15 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  the  giver  of  all  good  gifts, 
■**  graciously  behold  Thy  servants,  the  teach- 
ers in  this  school.  Replenish  us  with  the  truth 
of  doctrine,  and  adorn  us  with  innocency  of 
life,  that  both  by  word  and  deed  we  may  faith- 
fully- serve  Thee.  Fill  us  with  a  due  sense  of 
the  weighty  charge  committed  to  us.  Guard 
us  from  all  sins  of  idleness  and  neglect.  Save 
us  from  weariness  and  discontent.  Give  us  faith 
to  believe  that  in  due  season  we  shall  reap  if 
we  faint  not,  and  admit  us  at  last  to  the  blessed- 
ness of  those  who  turn  many  to  righteousness; 
through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ,  Our  Lord. 
Amen. 

U  Then  shall  follow  the  study  of  the  lessons. 

U   Then  may  follow  the  business  to  be  transacted. 

U  Then  shall  be  sung 

A  HYMN. 

fi  Then  shall  be  said 

THE  KYRIE. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 


16  TEACHERS'  MEETINGS. 

11   Then  all  ahull  say: 

HUE  FATHEK,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hal- 
^  lowed  be  Thy  name;  Thy  kingdom  come; 
Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven; 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread;  And  forgive 
us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us;  and  lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
tion; But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


\  Then  shall  be  said 

THE  PRAYER. 


Minister.     The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Teachers.     And  with  thy  spirit. 
Minister.     Let  us  pray. 


OGOI),  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good 
counsels,  and  all  just  works  do  proceed: 
Give  unto  Thy  servants  that  peace  which  the 
world  cannot  give;  that  our  hearts  may  be  set 
to  obey  Thy  commandments,  and  also  that  by 
Thee,  we,  being  defended  from  the  fear  of  our 
enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and  quiet- 
ness; through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ,  our 
Savior.     Amen. 


TEACHERS'  MEETINGS. 

17 

fl   Then  shall  be  said  the 

BENEDICAMUS. 

Minister. 

Bless  we  the  Lord. 

Teachers. 

Thanks  be  to  God. 

Minister. 

The     grace     of     the     Lord 

Jesus 

Christ,  and  the  Love  of  God,  and  the  communion 

of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all.     Amen 

U  At  the  close  of  the  meeting  silent  prayer  should  be  offered. 

is 

* 

H  Selection  of  psalms  for  Respon- 
sive Reading* 

H  The  following  Psalms  may  be  used  for  special  occasions. 


Advent, 

Psalm  111, 

Christmas, 

"      132, 

Epiphany, 

72, 

Lent, 

51, 

Easter, 

';      118, 

Ascension, 

24, 

Pentecost, 

"      104, 

Trinity, 

67, 

Reformation, 

46, 

Thanksgiving, 

"  65,  67, 

Missions, 

"        96. 

PSALM  1. 

"DLESSED  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the 
*-*    counsel  of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the 

way  of  sinners:  nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the 
scornful. 

2  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord: 
and  in  His  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

3  And  he  shall  he  like  a  tree  planted  by  the 
rivers  of  water;  that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit 
in  his  season;  his  leaf  also  shall  not  wither: 
and  whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prosper. 


PSALMS  FOR  RESPONSIVE  READING.     19 

4  The  ungodly  are  not  so:  but  are  like  the 
chaff  which  the  wind  drivcth  away. 

5  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in 
the  judgment:  nor  sinners  in  the  congregation 
of  the  righteous. 

6  For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  right- 
eous :  but  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

PSALM  5. 

GIVE  ear  to  my  words,  O  Lord :  consider  my 
meditation. 

2  Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry,  my 
king,  and  my  God :  for  unto  Thee  will  I  pray. 

3  My  voice  shalt  Thou  hear  in  the  morning, 
O  Lord :  in  the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer 
unto  Thee,  and  will  look  up. 

4  For  Thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure 
in  wickedness:  neither  shall  evil  dwell  with 
Thee. 

5  The  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  Thy  sight: 
Ihou  hatest  all  workers  of  iniquity. 

6  Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  leasing : 
the  Lord  will  abhor  the  bloody  and  deceitful 
man. 

7  But  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  Thy  house 
in  the  multitude  of  Thy  mercy:  and  in  Thy 
fear  will  I  worship  toward  Thy  holy  temple. 

8  Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  righteousness  be- 
cause of  mine  enemies:  make  Thy  way  straight 
before  my  face. 


20     PSALMS  FOR  RESPONSIVE  READING. 


9  For  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous: 
with  favor  wilt  Thou  compass  him  as  with  a 
shield. 

PSALM  8. 

C\  LORD,  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy 
^  name  in  all  the  earth:  who  hast  set  Thy 
glory  above  the  heavens. 

2  Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings 
hast  Thou  ordained  strength  because  of  Thine 
enemies:  that  Thou  mightest  still  the  enemy 
and  the  avenger. 

3  When  I  consider  Thy  heavens,  the  work  of 
Thy  fingers :  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  Thou 
hast  ordained; 

4  What  is  man,  that  Thou  art  mindful  of 
him?:  and  the  son  of  man,  that  Thou  visitest 
him? 

5  For  Thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than 
the  angels:  and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and 
honor. 

6  Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  oyer  the 
works  of  Thy  hands:  Thou  hast  put  all  things 
under  his  feet. 

7  O  Lord,  our  Lord :  how  excellent  is  Thy 
name  in  all  the  earth ! 

PSALM  14. 

n^TTF   fool  hath  said  in  his  heart:  There  is  no 
*        (l:xl,     They     arc    corrupt,     thoy    have    done 
abominable    works:    there    is    none    that    doeth 
good. 


PSALMS  FOR  RESPONSIVE  READING.     21 

2  The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven  upon 
the  children  of  men:  to  see  if  there  were  any 
that  did  understand  and  seek  God. 

3  They  are  all  gone  aside,  they  are  all  together 
become  filthy :  there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no, 
not  one. 

4  Have  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  no  knowl- 
edge?: who  eat  up  my  people  as  they  eat  bread, 
and  call  not  upon  the  Lord. 

5  There  were  they  in  great  fear:  for  God  is 
in  the  generation  of  the  righteous. 

6  Ye  have  shamed  the  counsel  of  the  poor: 
because  the  Lord  is  his  refuge. 

7  Oh  that  the  salvation  of  Israel  were  come 
out  of  Zion!:  when  the  Lord  bringeth  back  the 
captivity  of  His  people,  Jacob  shall  rejoice,  and 
Israel  shall  be  glad. 

PSALM  19.  * 

T^HE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God:   and 
"       the  firmament  showeth  His  handywork. 

2  Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech:  and  night 
unto  night  showeth  knowledge. 

3  There  is  no  speech  nor  language:  where 
their  voice  is  not  heard. 

4  Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth : 
and  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 

5  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting 
the  soul :  the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  mak- 
ing wise  the  simple. 


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6  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing 
the  heart:  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  arc 
true  and  righteous  altogether. 

7  More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yen, 
than  much  fine  gold:  sweeter  also  than  honey 
and  the  honey  comb. 

8  Moreover  by  them  is  Thy  servant  warned : 
and  in  keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

9  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  medita- 
tion of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight: 
O  Lord,  my  strength,  and  my  redeemer. 


PSALM  23. 


''PHE  Lord  is  my  Shepherd:  I  shall  not  want. 
*      2  He  makath  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pas- 
tures: He  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

3  lie  restoreth  my  soul:  He  leadeth  me  in  the 
paths  of  righteousness  for  His  name's  sake. 

4  Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of 
the  shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil:  for 
Thou  art  with  me;  Thy  rod  and  Thy  staff  they 
comfort  me. 

5  Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the 
presence  of  mine  enemies:  Thou  anointest  my 
head  with  oil;  my  cup  runneth  over. 

0  Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me 
all  the  days  of  my  life:  and  I  will  dwell  in  ihe 
house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 


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PSALM  2L 

'T'lIE    earth    is    the    Lord's    and    the    fulness 
•"•       thereof:  the    world,    and    they    that    dwell 
therein. 

2  Tor  He  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas :  and 
established  it  upon  the  floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  I : 
or  who  shall  stand  in  His  holy  place  ? 

4  He  that  hath  clean  hands  and  a  pure  heart : 
who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor 
sworn  deceitfully. 

5  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord : 
and  righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

6  This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek 
him:  that  seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob.     Selah. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates;  and  be  ye 
lifted  up,  ye  everlasting  doors:  and  the  King  of 
Glory  shall  come  in. 

8  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory  ? :  the  Lord  strong 
and  mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates;  even  lift 
them  up,  ye  everlasting  doors:  and  the  King  of 
Glory  shall  come  in. 

10  Who  is  this  King  of  Glory?:  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  He  is  the  King  of  Glory. 

PSALM  27. 

'THE    LORD    is   my   light    and   my   salvation; 

*       whom    shall     I     fear:      the     Lord      is     the 

strength  of  my  life;  of  whom  shall  I  be  afraid? 


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2  Though  a  host  should  encamp  against  me, 
my  heart  shall  not  fear:  though  war  should  rise 
against  me,  in  this  will  I  be  confident. 

3  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that 
will  I  seek  after:  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house 
of  the  Lord  all  the  days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the 
beauty  of  the  Lord,  and  to  inquire  in  His  temple. 

4  For  in  the  time  of  trouble  lie  shall  hide  me 
in  His  pavilion:  in  the  secret  of  His  tabernacle 
shall  He  hide  me;  He  shall  set  me  up  upon  a 
rock. 

5  Hear,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice: 
have  mercy  also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 

6  When  Thou  saidst,  seek  ye  my  face:  my 
heart  said  unto  Thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I 
seek. 

7  Hide  not  Thy  face  far  from  me;  put  not 
Thy  servant  away  in  anger:  Thou  hast  been 
my  help ;  leave  me  not,  neither  forsake  me,  ( ) 
(jlod  of  my  salvation. 

8  When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake 
me :  then  the  Lord  will  take  me  up. 

9  Teach  me  Thy  way,  0  Lord:  and  lead  me  in 
a  plain  path,  because  of  my  enemies. 

10  T  had  fainted:  unless  T  had  believed  to  see 
the  goodness  of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  liv- 
ing. 

11  Wait  on  the  Lord;  be  of  good  courage:  and 
lie  shall  strengthen  thine  heart;  wait  I  say,  on 
the  Lord. 


PSALMS  FOR  RESPONSIVE  READING.     25 

PSALM  32. 

T3LESSED   is   he   whose   transgression   is   for- 
given:  whose  sin  is  covered. 

2  Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  im- 
puteth  not  iniquity:  and-in  whose  spirit  there  is 
no  guile. 

3  When  I  kept  silence,  my  bones  waxed  old: 
through  my  roaring  all  the  day  long. 

4  For  day  and  night  Thy  hand  was  heavy  upon 
me:  my  moisture  is  turned  into  the  drought  of 
summer.     Selah, 

5  I  acknowledged  my  sin  unto  Thee  :  and  mine 
iniquity  have  I  not  hid.  I  said,  I  will  confess 
my  transgressions  unto  the  Lord:  and  Thou  for- 
gavest  the  iniquity  of  my  sin.     Selah. 

6  For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  pray 
unto  Thee  in  a  time  when  Thou  mayest  be 
found:  surely  in  the  floods  of  great  waters  they 
shall  not  come  nigh  unto  him. 

7  Thou  art  my  hiding  place;  Thou  shalt  pre- 
serve me  from  trouble:  Thou  shalt  compass  me 
about  with  songs  of  deliverance.     Selah. 

8  I  will  instruct  thee  and  teach  thee  in  the 
way  which  thou  shalt  go :  I  will  guide  thee  with 
mine  eye. 

9  Be  ye  not  as  the  horse,  or  as  the  mule, 
which  have  no  understanding:  whose  mouth 
must  be  held  in  with  bit  and  bridle,  lest  they 
come  near  unto  thee. 


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10  Many  sorrows  shall  be  to  the  wicked:  but 
he  that  trusteth  in  the  Lord,  mercy  shall  com- 
pass him  about. 

11  Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice,  ye  right- 
eous: and  shout  for  joy,  all  ye  that  are  upright 
in  heart. 

PSALM  34. 

WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times:  His  praise 
1      shall  continually  be  in  my  mouth. 

2  My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord: 
the  humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

3  O  magnify  the  Lord  with  me :  and  let  us  ex- 
alt His  Name  together. 

4  I  sought  the  Lord,  and  He  heard  me:  and 
delivered  me  from  all  my  fears. 

5  They  looked  unto  Him,  and  were  lightened: 
and  their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

G  This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard 
him:  and  saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

7  The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round 
about  them  that  fear  Him:  and  dolivereth  them. 

8  O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good:  bless- 
ed is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  Him. 

9  O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  His  saints:  for  there  is 
no  want  to  them  that  fear  Him. 

10  The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger: 
but  they  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  waul  any 
good  thing. 

11  Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me:  I 
will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 


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PSALMS  FOR  RESPONSIVE  READING.      27     ! 


12  What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life:  and 
loveth  many  days,  that  he  may  see  good? 

13  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil:  and  thy  lips 
from  speaking  guile. 

14  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good:  seek  peace 
and  pursue  it. 

15  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  right- 
eous: and  his  cars  are  open  unto  their  cry. 

1G  The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that 
do  evil:  to  cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them 
from  the  earth. 

17  The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth: 
and  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a 
broken  heart:  and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  con- 
trite spirit. 

19  Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous: 
but  the  Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 

20  He  keepeth  all  his  bones:  not  one  of  them 
is  broken. 

21  Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked:  and  they  that 
hate  the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

22  The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his  ser- 
vants: and  none  of  them  that  trust  in  Him  shall 
be  desolate. 

PSALM  42. 

A  S  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water  brooks: 
*fj      so  panteth  my  soul  after  Thee,  O  God. 

2  My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living 
God:  when  shall  I  come  and  appear  before  God? 


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3  My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  nigh  I  : 
while  they  continually  say  unto  me,  Where  is 
thy  God? 

4  When  I  remember  these  things,  I  pour  out 
my  soul  in  me:  for  I  had  gone  with  the  multi- 
tude, I  went  with  them  to  the  house  of  God, 
with  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise,  with  a  multi- 
tude that  kept  holyday. 

5  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul?  and 
why  art  thou  disquieted  in  me?:  hope  thou  in 
God,  for  I  shall  yet  praise  Him  for  the  help  of 
His  countenance. 

6  Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of  Thy 
waterspouts :  all  Thy  waves  and  Thy  billows  are 
gone  over  me. 

1  Yet  the  Lord  will  command  His  lovingkind- 
ness  in  the  day-time:  and  in  the  night  His  song 
shall  be  with  me,  and  my  prayer  unto  the  God  of 
my  life. 

8  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul?  and 
why  art  thou  disquieted  within  me?:  hope  thou 
in  God;  for  I  shall  yet  praise  Him,  who  is  the 
health  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 

TSALM  46. 


C^  OD    is    our    refuge    and    strength:    a     very 
**■       present    help   in   trouble. 

2  Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the 
cirlh  be  removed:  and  though  the  mountains  be 
carried  info  the  midst  of  the  sea. 


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'1  Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be 
troubled:  though  the  mountains  shake  with  the 
swelling  thereof.     Selah. 

4  There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall 
make  glad  the  city  of  God :  the  holy  place  of  the 
tabernacles  of  the  Most  High. 

5  God  is  in  the  midst  of  her;  she  shall  not  be 
moved:  God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 

G  The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were 
moved:  lie  uttered  His  voice,  the  earth  melted. 

7  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us:  The  God  of 
Jacob  is  our  refuge.     Selah. 

8  Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord:  what 
desolations  He  hath  made  in  the  earth. 

9  He  maketh  wars  to  cease  unto  the  end  of  the 
earth:  He  breaketh  the  bow  and  cutteth  the 
spear  in  sunder ;  He  burnetii  the  chariot  in  the 
fire. 

10  Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God:  I  will  be 
exalted  among  the  heathen.  I  will  be  exalted  in 
the  earth. 

11  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us:  The  God  of 
Jacob  is  our  refuge.     Selah. 

PSALM  47. 

C\  CLAP  your  hands,  all  ye  peoples:  shout  unto 
^     God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

2  For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible:  He  is  a 
great  King  over  all  the  earth. 

3  He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us:  and 
the  nations  under  our  feet. 


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4  He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us:  the 
excellency  of  Jacob  whom  he  loved.     Selah. 

5  God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout:  the  Lord  with 
the  sound  of  a  trumpet. 

G  Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises:  sing 
praises  unto  our  King,  sing  praises. 

7  For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth:  sing 
ye  praises  with  understanding. 

8  God  reigncth  over  the  heathen:  God  sitteth 
upon  the  throne  of  His  holiness. 

9  The  princes  of  the  people  arc  gathered  to- 
gether, even  the  people  of  the  God  of  Abraham: 
for  the  shields  of  the  earth  belong  unto  God; 
He  is  greatly  exalted. 

PSALM  51. 

UAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to 
-^  thy  lovingkindnoss:  according  unto  the 
mult  i tnde  of  Thy  tender  mercies  blot  out  my 
transgressions. 

2  Wash  nie  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity: 
and  cleanse  me  from  my  sins. 

3  Vov  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions:  ami 
my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 

4  Hide  Thy  face  from  my  sins:  and  blot  out 
all  mine  iniquities. 

5  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God:  and  re- 
new a  right  spirit  within  me. 

(\  Oast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence :  and 
take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit    from  mc. 


PSALMS  FOR  RESPONSIVE  READING.      81 

7  Kestore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation: 
and  uphold  me  with  Thy  free  spirit. 

8  0  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips:  and  my  mouth 
shall  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

9  For  thou  desirest  not  sacrifice;  else  would  I 
give  it :  Thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  offering. 

10  The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit: 
a  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  Thou  wilt 
not  despise. 

PSALM  G3. 

Q  GOD,  Thou  art  my  God;  early  will  I  seek 
^  Thee:  my  soul  thirsteth  for  Thee,  my 
flesh  longeth  for  Thee  in  a  dry  and  thirsty  land, 
where  no  water  is ; 

2  To  see  Thy  power  and  thy  glory :  so  as  I 
have  seen  Thee  in  the  sanctuary. 

3  Because  Thy  lovingkindness  is  better  than 
life:  my  lips  shall  praise  Thee. 

4  Thus  will  I  bless  Thee  while  I  live:  I  will 
lift  up  my  hands  in  Thy  name. 

5  My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow 
and  fatness:  and  my  mouth  shall  praise  Thee 
with  joyful  lips. 

6  When  I  remember  Thee  upon  my  bed:  and 
meditate  on  Thee  in  the  night  watches. 

7  Because  Thou  hast  been  my  help:  therefore 
in  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings  will  I  rejoice. 

8  My  soul  followeth  hard  after  Thee;  Thy 
right  hand  upholdeth  me. 


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PSALM  G5. 

DRATSE    waitoth  for   Thee,   O   God,   in   Zion: 
*■        and  unto  Thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 

2  O  Thou  that  nearest  prayer:  unto  Thee 
shall  all  flesh  come. 

3  By  terrible  things  in  righteousness  wilt 
Thou  answer  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation:  who 
art  the  confidence  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth, 
and  of  them  that  are  afar  off  upon  the  sea. 

4  Which  by  His  strength  setteth  fast  the 
mountains:  being  girded  with  power. 

5  Which  stillcth  the  noise  of  the  seas:  the 
noise  of  their  waves,  and  the  tumult  of  the  peo- 
ple. 

G  They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts 
are  afraid  of  Thy  tokens:  Thou  makest  the  out- 
goings of  the  morning  and  evening  to  rejoice. 

7  Thou  visitest  the  earth  and  waterest  it: 
Thou  greatly  enrichest  it  with  the  river  of  God 
which  is  full  of  water;  Thou  preparest  them 
corn;  when  Thou  hast  so  provided  for  it. 

8  Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abund- 
antly; Thou  settlcst  the  furrows  thereof:  Thou 
makest  it  soft  with  showers;  Thou  blessest  the 
springing  thereof. 

J)  Thou  crownest  the  year  with  Thy  goodness: 
and  Thy  paths  drop  fatness. 

10  They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wilder- 
ness:  and  the  little  hills  pejbice  on  every  side. 


PSALMS  FO^  RESPONSIVE  READING.     33 

11  The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks;  the 
valleys  also  are  covered  over  with  corn:  they 
shout  for  joy,  they  also  sing. 

PSALM  67. 

GOD  be  mercifnl  unto  us,  and    bless  us:  and 
cause  His  face  to  shine  upon  us ;  Selah. 

2  That  Thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth: 
Thy  saving  health  among  all  nations. 

3  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  O  God:  let  all 
the  people  praise  Thee. 

4  O  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy: 
for  Thou  shalt  judge  the  people  righteously  and 
govern  the  nations  upon  earth.     Selah. 

5  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  O  God:  let  all 
the  people  praise  Thee. 

6  Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase :  and 
God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

7  God  shall  bless  us:  and  all  the  ends  of  the 
earth  shall  fear  Llim. 

PSALM  72. 

PIVE  the  King  Thy  judgments,  O  God:  and 
^-*     thy  righteousness  unto  the  King's  son. 

2  He  shall  judge  Thy  people  with  righteous- 
ness :  and  Thy  poor  with  judgment. 

3  The  mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  the  peo- 
ple: and  the  little  hills,  by  righteousness. 


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4  He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people:  ITo 
shall  save  the  children  of  the  needy,  and  shall 
break  in  pieces  the  oppressor. 

5  They  shall  fear  Thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and 
moon  endure:  throughout  all  generations. 

6  He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the 
mown  grass:  as  showers  that  water  the  earth. 

'7  In  His  days  shall  the  righteous  flourish: 
and  abundance  of  peace  so  long  as  the  moon  en- 
dureth. 

8  He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to 
sea:  and  from  the  river  unto  the  ends  of  the 
earth. 

9  The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall 
bring  presents:  the  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba 
shall  offer  gifts. 

10  Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  Him: 
all  nations  shall  serve  Him. 

11  For  He  shall  deliver  the  needy  when  he 
crieth:  the  poor  also;  and  him  that  hath  no 
helper. 

12  He  shall  spare  the  poor  and  needy:  and 
shall  save  the  souls  of  the  needy. 

13  He  shall  redeem  their  soul  from  deceil  and 
violence;:  and  precious  shall  their  blood  be  in 
His  sight. 

14  And  He  shall  live  and  to  Him  shall  be 
given  of  the  gold  of  Sheba:  prayer  also  shall  be 
iikmIc  for  Him  continually;  and  daily  shall  lie 
be  praised. 


PSALMS  TOR  RESPONSIVE  READING.     35 

15  His  name  shall  endure  forever;  His  name 
shall  be  continued  as  long  as  the  sun:  and  men 
shall  be  blessed  in  Him;  all  nations  shall  call 
Him  blessed. 

16  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  Israel : 
who  only  doeth  wondrous  things. 

17  And  blessed  be  His  glorious  Name  forever: 
and  let  the  whole  earth  be  filled  with  His  glory. 

PSALM  84. 

T  OW  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles :  O  Lord  of 
*  *     hosts ! 

2  My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the 
courts  of  the  Lord :  my  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth 
out  for  the  living  God. 

3  Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  an  house,  and 
the  swallow  a  nest  for  herself:  where  she  may 
lay  her  young,  even  thine  altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts, 
my  King,  and  my  God. 

4  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  Thy  house : 
they  will  be  still  praising  Thee.     Selah. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in 
Thee :  in  whose  heart  are  the  ways  of  them. 

6  For  a  day  in  Thy  courts  is  better  than  a 
thousand:  I  had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the 
house  of  my  God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of 
wickedness. 

7  For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield:  the 
Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory;  no  good  thing 
will  He  withhold  from  them  that  walk  uprightly. 


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8  O  Lord  of  hosts:  blessed  is  the  man  that 
trusteth  in  Thee. 

PSALM  90. 

T    OKD,  Thou     hast  been  our    dwelling  place: 
*-/     in  all  generations. 

2  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth, 
or  ever  Thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the 
world:  even  from  everlasting  to  everlasting, 
Thou  art  God. 

3  Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction:  and  say- 
est,  Return,  ye  children  of  men. 

4  For  a  thousand  years  in  Thy  sight  are  but 
as  yesterday  when  it  is  past:  and  as  a  watch  in 
the  night. 

5  Thou  earriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood; 
they  are  as  a  sleep:  in  the  morning  they  are  like 
grass  which  groweth  up. 

G  In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth 
up .  in  the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

7  For  we  are  consumed  by  Thine  anger:  and 
by  Thy  wrath  are  we  troubled. 

8  Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  Thfee: 
our  secret  sins  in  the  light  of  Thy  countenance. 

9  For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  Thy 
wrath:  we  spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

10  The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore 
years  and  ten ,  and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they 
be  fourscore  years:  yet  is  their  strength  labor 


■■MH 


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and  sorrow;  for  it  is  soon  cut  off,  and  wo  fly- 
away. 

11  Who  knoweth  the  power  of  Thine  anger?: 
even  according  to  Thy  fear,  so  is  Thy  wrath. 

12  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days:  that  we 
may  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

13  Return,  O  Lord,  how  long?:  and  let  it  re- 
pent Thee  concerning  Thy  servants. 

14  O  satisfy  us  early  with  Thy  mercy:  that 
we  may  rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

15  Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein 
Thou  hast  afflicted  us:  and  the  years  wherein 
we  have  seen  evil. 

16  Let  Thy  work  appear  unto  Thy  servants: 
and  Thy  glory  unto  their  children. 

17  And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be 
upon  us :  and  establish  Thou  the  work  of  our 
hands  upon  us;  yea,  the  work  of  our  hands  es- 
tablish thou  it. 

PSALM  91. 

HE*  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the 
Most  High:  shall  abide  under  the  shadow 
of  the  Almighty. 

2  I  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge  and 
my  fortress :  my  God ;  in  him  will  I  trust. 

3  Surely  He  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare 
of  the  fowler :  and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

4  He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers,  and 
under  His  wings  shalt  thou  trust:  His  truth 
shall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 


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5  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by 
night:  nor  for  the  arrow  that  nieth  by  day. 

G  Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in 
darkness:  nor  for  the  destruction  that  wasteth 
at  noonday. 

7  A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ton 
thousand  at  thy  right  hand:  but  it  shall  not 
come  nigh  thee. 

8  Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold:  and 
see  the  reward  of  the  wicked. 

9  Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord,  which  is 
my  refuge:  even  the  Most  High,  thy  habitation; 

10  There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee :  neither 
shall  any  plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

11  For  He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  over 
thee :  to  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

12  They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands:  lest 
thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

13  Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder: 
the  young  lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou 
trample  under  feet. 

14  "Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me, 
therefore  will  1  deliver  him:  L  will  set  him  on 
high,  because  he  hath  known  my  name. 

15  He  shall  call  upon  me  and  I  will  answer 
1  will  be  with  him  in  trouble;  I  will  deliver  him, 
and  honor  him. 

1C>  With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him:  and  show 
him  my  salvation. 


PSALMS  FOR  RESPONSIVE  READING.     39 

PSALM  96. 

ClXG  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song :   sing  nnto  the 
^     Lord  all  the  earth. 

2  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  His  name:  show 
forth  His  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

3  Declare  His  glory  among  the  heathen:  His 
wonders  among  all  people. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be 
praised :  He  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 

5  For  all  the  Gods  of  the  nations  are  idols: 
but  the  Lord  made  the  heavens. 

G  Honor  and  majesty  are  before  him: 
strength  and  beauty  are  in  His  sanctuary. 

I  Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the 
people :  give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 

8  Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  His 
name:  bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  His 
courts. 

9  O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holi- 
ness: fear  before  Him,  all  the  earth. 

10  Say  among  the  heathen  that  the  Lord 
reigneth:  the  world  also  shall  be  established 
that  it  shall  not  be  moved;  He  shall  judge  the 
people  righteously. 

II  Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth 
be  glad :  let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 

12  Let  the  field  be  -joyful,  and  all  that  is  there- 
in: then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice. 

13  Before  the  Lord;  for  He  cometh,  for  He 
cometh  to  judge  the  earth:  He  shall  judge  the 


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world  with  righteousness,  and  the  people  with 
His  truth. 

PSALM  100. 

MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord:  all  ye 
lands. 

2  Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness:  come  before 
His  presence  with  singing. 

3  Know  ye  that  the  Lord  He  is  God:  it  is  He 
that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves;  we  are 
His  people,  and  the  sheep  of  His  pasture. 

4  Enter  into  His  gates  with  thanksgiving, 
and  into  His  courts  with  praise:  be  thankful 
unto  Him,  and  bless  His  name. 

5  For  the  Lord  is  good ;  His  mercy  is  everlast- 
ing: and  His  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 

PSALM  103. 

13  LESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul;    and  all  that  is 
M     within  me,  bless  His  holy  Name. 

2  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul:  and  forget  not 
all  His  benefits. 

3  Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities:  Who 
healeth  all  thy  diseases. 

4  Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction : 
Who  crowneth  thee  with  lovingkindness  and 
tender  mercies; 

5  Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  tilings: 
so  that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 

6  The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious:  slow 
to  anger  and  plenteous  in  mercy. 


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7  He  will  not  always  chide:  neither  will  He 
keep  His  anger  for  ever. 

8  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins: 
nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

9  For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth: 
so  great  is  His  mercy  toward  them  that  fear 
Him. 

10  As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  wrest :  so  far 
hath  He  removed  our  transgressions  from  us. 

11  Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children:  so 
the  Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  Him. 

12  The  Lord  hath  prepared  His  throne  in  the 
heavens :  and  His  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

13  Bless  the  Lord,  ye  His  angels,  that  excel  in 
strength:  that  do  His  commandments,  hearken- 
ing unto  the  voice  of  His  word. 

14  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  hosts :  ye  min- 
isters of  His,  that  do  His  pleasure. 

15  Bless  the  Lord,  all  His  works  in  all  places 
of  His  dominion:  bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

PSALM  104. 

BLESS  the  Lord,  0  my  soul:    O  Lord  my  God, 
Thou  art  very  great;  Thou  art  clothed  with 
honor  and  majesty; 

2  Who  coverest  Thyself  wTith  light  as  with  a 
garment:  Who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a 
curtain; 

3  Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in 
the  waters :  Who  maketh  the  clouds  His  chariot ; 
Who  walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind; 


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4  Who  maketh  His  angels  spirits:  His  minis- 
ters a  flaming  fire. 

5  He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  valleys: 
which  run  among  the  hills. 

G  By  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  have 
their  habitation:  which  sing  among  the 
branches. 

7  He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle, 
and  herb  for  the  service  of  man:  that  He  may 
bring  forth  food  out  of  the  earth; 

8  He  appointed  the  moon  for  seasons :  the  sun 
knoweth  his  going  down. 

9  O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  Thy  works:  in 
wisdom  hast  Thou  made  them  all;  the  earth  is 
full  of  Thy  riches. 

10  Thou  sendest  forth  Thy  spirit,  they  arc 
created:  and  Thou  renewest  the  face  of  the 
earth. 

11  The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for 
ever :  the  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  His  works. 

12  He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  tremblcth: 
He  toucheth  the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 

13  I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live: 
1  will  sing  praise  to  my  God  while  I  have  my  be- 
ing. 

14  My  meditation  of  Him  shall  be  sweet:  I 
will  be  glad  in  the  Lord. 

15  Bless  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul:  Praise  ye 
the  Lord. 


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PSALM  110. 

'FIIE  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  Thou  at 
■*■  my  right  hand:  until  I  make  thine  enemies 
Thy  footstool. 

2  The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  Thy  strength 
out  of  Zion:  rule  Thou  in  the  midst  of  Thine 
enemies. 

3  Thy  people  shall  be  willing  in  the  day  of 
Thy  power,  in  the  beauties  of  holiness  from  the 
womb  of  the  morning :  Thou  hast  the  dew  of  Thy 
youth. 

4  The  Lord  hath  sworn,  and  will  not  repent: 
Thou  art  a  priest  forever  after  the  order  of 
Melchizedek. 

5  The  Lord  at  thy  right  hand:  shall  strike 
through  kings  in  the  day  of  Llis  wrath. 

6  Lie  shall  drink  of  the  brook  in  the  way: 
therefore  shall  He  lift  up  the  head. 

PSALM  111. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  I  will  praise  the  Lord 
with  my  whole  heart :   in  the  assembly  of 
the  upright,  and  in  the  congregation. 

2  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great :  sought  out 
of  all  them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

3  Llis  work  is  honorable  and  glorious :  and  His 
righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

4  He  hath  made  His  wonderful  works  to  be 
remembered:  the  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of 
compassion. 


44     PSALMS  FOR  RESPONSIVE  READING. 

5  He  has  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear 
Him:  He  will  ever  be  mindful  of  His  covenant. 

6  He  hath  shewed  His  people  the  power  of 
His  works:  that  He  may  give  them  the  heritage 
of  the  heathen. 

7  The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judg- 
ment :  all  His  commandments  are  sure. 

8  They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever:  and  are 
done  in  truth  and  uprightness. 

9  He  sent  redemption  unto  His  people:  He 
hath  commanded  His  covenant  for  ever  and 
ever;  holy  and  reverend  is  His  Name. 

10  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of 
wisdom:  a  good  understanding  have  all  they  that 
do  His  commandments ;  His  praise  endureth  for- 
ever. 

PSALM  11G. 

I  LOVE  the  Lord:  because  He  hath  heard  my 
voice  and  my  supplication. 

2  Because  lie  hat h  inclined  His  ear  unto  me: 
therefore  will  I  call  upon  Him  as  long  as  I  live. 

3  The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the 
pains  of  hell  gat  hold  upon  me:  I  found  trouble 
and  sorrow. 

4  Then  called  I  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord: 
O  Lord,  I  beseech  Thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

5  The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple:  I  was 
brought  low,  and  He  helped  me. 


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6  Return  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul:  for  the 
Lord  hath  dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 

7  For  Thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from 
death:  mine  eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet  from 
falling1. 

8  I  will  walk  before  the  Lord:  in  the  land  of 
the  living. 

9  I  believed,  therefore  have  I  spoken:  I  was 
greatly  afflicted. 

10  What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord:  for  all 
His  benefits  toward  me  ? 

11  I  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation:  and  call 
upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

PSALM  118. 

r\  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;   for  He  is  good : 
^      because  His  mercy  endureth  forever. 

2  Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say:  that 
His  mercy  endureth  forever. 

3  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord :  than  to 
put  confidence  in  man. 

4  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord :  than  to  put 
confidence  in  princes. 

5  The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song:  and 
is  become  my  salvation. 

6  The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is  in 
the  tabernacles  of  the  righteous:  the  right  hand 
of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

7  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted:  the 
right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 


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8  I  shall  not  die,  but  live:  and  declare  the 
works  of  the  Lord. 

9  The  Lord  hath  chastened  me  sore:  hut  He 
hath  not  given  me  over  unto  death. 

10  Open  to  me  the  sates  of  righteousness:  T 
will  go  into  them,  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord. 

11  This  gate  of  the  Lord:  into  which  the 
righteous  shall  enter. 

12  I  will  praise  Thee,  for  Thou  hast  heard  me: 
and  art  become  my  salvation. 

13  The  stone  which  the  builders  refused:  is 
become  the  head  stone  of  the  corner. 

14  This  is  the  Lord's  doing:  it  is  marvellous 
in  our  eyes. 

15  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made: 
we  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

1fi  Rave  now,  T  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord:  I  be- 
seech Thee,  send  now  prosperity. 

17  Blessed  be  he  that  conieth  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord:  we  have  blessed  you  out  of  the  house 
of  the  Lord. 

18  Cod  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  shewed  lis 
lignt":  bind  the  sacrifice  With  cords,  even  nnto 
the  horns  of  the  altar. 

I!)  Thou  art  my  God,  and  T  will  praise,  Tbee: 
Thout  art  my  God,  I  will  exalt  Thee. 

20  O  give  thanks  nnto  the  Lord;  for  ITe  is 
good:   for   His  mercy  cnduretli  forever. 


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PSALM'  121. 

[  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills:  from 
*•        whence  cometh  my  help. 

2  My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord :  which  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

3  lie  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved:  lie 
that  keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 

4  Behold,  He  that  keepeth  Israel:  shall 
neither  slumber  nor  sleep. 

5  The  Lord  is  thy  keeper:  the  Lord  is  thy 
shade  upon  thy  right  hand. 

6  The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day:  nor 
the  moon  by  night. 

7  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil : 
He  shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

8  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and 
thy  coming  in :  from  this  time  forth,  and  even 
for  evermore. 

PSALM  122. 

T  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me:  Let  us 
A       go  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

2  Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates:  O 
Jerusalem. 

3  Jerusalem  is  builded:  as  a  city  that  is  com- 
pact together ; 

4  Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the 
Lord :  unto  the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give 
thanks  unto  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

5  For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment:  the 
thrones  of  the  house  of  David. 


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6  Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem:  they  shall 
prosper  that  love  thee. 

7  Peace  be  within  thy  walls:  and  prosperity 
within  thy  palaces. 

8  For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes:  I 
will  now  say,  Peace  be  within  thee. 

9  Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God :  I 
will  seek  thy  good. 

PSALM  126. 

11THEN  the  Lord  turned  again  the  captivity 
of  Zion:  we  were  like  them  that  dream. 

2  Then  was  our  mouth  filled  with  laughter: 
and  our  tongue  with  singing;  then  said  they 
among  the  heathen:  The  Lord  hath  done  great 
things  for  them. 

3  The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us: 
whereof  we  are  glad. 

4  Turn  again  our  captivity,  O  Lord:  as  the 
streams  in  the  south. 

5  They  that  sow  in  tears:  shall  reap  in  joy. 

6  He  that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing 
precious  seed:  shall  doubtless  come  again  with 
rejoicing,  bringing  his  sheaves  with  him. 

PSALM  130. 

OUT  of  the  depths :  have  I  cried  unto  Thee,  O 
Lord. 
2  Lord,  hear  my  voice:  let  Thine  ears  be  at- 
tentive to  the  voice  of  my  supplieations. 


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3  If  Thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities: 
O  Lord,  who  shall  stand? 

4  But  there  is  forgiveness  with  Thee:  that 
Thou  mayest  be  feared. 

5  I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait :  and 
in  His  word  do  I  hope. 

6  My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than 
they  that  watch  for  the  morning:  I  say,  more 
than  they  that  watch  for  the  morning.  y 

7  Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord:  for  with  the 
Lord  there  is  mercy,  and  with  Him  is  plenteous 
redemption. 

8  And  He  shall  redeem  Israel :  from  all  his  in- 
iquities. 


PSALM  132. 


f    ORD,   remember   David:    and   all  his   afflic- 
*~*     tions ; 

2  How  he   sware  unto  the  Lord:   and  vowed 
unto  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob; 

3  Surely  I  will  not  come  into  the  tabernacle 
of  my  house :  nor  go  up  into  my  bed ; 

4  I  will  not  give  sleep  to  mine  eyes:  or  slum- 
ber to  mine  eyelids, 

5  Until  I  find  out  a  place  for  the  Lord:  a  hab- 
itation for  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob. 

6  Lo,  we  heard  of  it  at  Ephratah:  we  found  it 
in  the  fields  of  the  wood. 


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7  We  will  go  into  His  tabernacles:  we  will 
worship  at  His  footstool. 

8  Arise,  0  Lord,  into  Thy  rest :  Thou,  and  the 
ark  of -Thy -strength. 

9  Let  Thy  priests  he  clothed  with  righteous- 
ness :  and  let  Thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 

10  For  Thy  servant  David's  sake:  turn  not 
away  the  face  of  Thine  Anointed. 

11  The  Lord  hath  sworn  in  truth  unto  David; 
lie  will  not  turn  from  it  :  Of  the  fruit  of  thy 
body  will  I  set  upon  thy  throne. 

12  If  thy  children  will  keep  my  covenant  and 
my  testimony  that  I  shall  teach  them:  their 
children  shall  also  sit  upon  thy  throne  for  ever- 
more. 

13  For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Zion:  He  hath 
desired  it  for  His  habitation. 

14  This  is  my  rest  for  ever:  here  will  T  dwell; 
for  I  have  desired  it. 

15  I  will  abundantly  bless  her  provision:  I  will 
satisfy  her  poor  with  bread. 

10  I  will  also  clothe  her  priests  with  salvation : 
and  her  saints  shall  shout  aloud  for  joy. 

17  There  will  I  make  the  horn  of  David  to 
bud:  L  have  ordained  a  lamp  for  Mine  An- 
ointed. 

18  His  enemies  will  I  clothe  with  shame:  hut 
upon  Himself  shall  His  crown  flourish. 


PSALMS  FOR  RESPONSIVE  READING.     51 

PSALM  146. 

DRAISE  ye  the  Lord:   Praise  the  Lord,  0  my 
A       soul. 

2  While  I  live  will  I  praise  the*  Lord:  I  will 
sing  praises  unto  my  God  while  I  have  any  be- 
ing. 

3  Put  not  your  trust  in  princes:  nor  in  the 
son  of  man,  in  whom  there  is  no  help.  ;    /  \ 

4  His  breath  goeth  forth,  he  returneth  to  nis 
earth:  in  that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 

5  Happy  is  He  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for 
his  help :  whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God. 

6  Which  made  heaven,  and  earth,  the  sea, 
and  all  that  therein  is:  which  keepeth  truth  for- 
ever : 

7  Which  executeth  judgment  for  the  op- 
pressed :  which  giveth  food  to  the  hungry. 

8  The  Lord  looseth  the  prisoners:  the  Lord 
openeth  the  eyes  of  the  blind. 

9  The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangers;  He  re- 
lieveth  the  fatherless  and  widow :  but  the  way  of 
the  wicked  He  turneth  upside  down. 

10  The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever,  even  thy 
God,  O  Zion,  unto  all  generations:  Praise  ye  the 
Lord. 


prayers. 

OPENING  PRAYERS. 


Ci  LORD  Jesus,  who  art  the  good  Shepherd 
*"  and  didst  lay  down  Thy  life  for  the  sheep : 
look  mercifully  upon  this  Thy  flock,  and  make  it 
Thine  forever,  that  we  may  love  and  serve  Thee 
in  constant  obedience  to  Thy  Word,  and  finally 
be  with  those  that  come  into  Thy  kingdom  of 
glory.    Amen. 


2 


lyjERCIFUL  God  and  Father,  Thou  seest  that, 
"^  because  of  our  sinful  nature,  we  do  not  de- 
light in  Thy  Word.  Satan,  our  own  flesh  and 
blood,  the  children  of  the  world,  false  teachers 
and  other  causes,  so  easily  keep  us  from  hearing 
it.  We  are,  besides,  too  indolent  and  careless  to 
hear  and  keep  it  as  we  ought.  In  mercy  forgivo 
us,  and  help  us  to  hear  and  learn  it  willingly. 
May  there  be  nothing  in  this  world  dearer  to  us 
than  Thy  Word;  may  we  always  regard  it  as 
our  most  precious  treasure.  Grant  this  for 
Jesus'  sake.     Amen. 


PRAYERS.  53 


6 

FjEAREST  Jesus!  Thou  sayest  in  Thy  Word, 
*rf:  Search  the  Scriptures,  for  in  them  ye  think 
ye  have  eternal  life ;  and  they  are  they  which  tes- 
tify of  me.  We  pray  Thee,  make  us  diligent  in 
the  study  of  Thy  Word,  and  bless  our  instruction 
therein.  Without  Thee  we  can  do  nothing; 
open  Thou  our  understanding,  so  that  we  may 
behold  the  wondrous  things  of  Thy  Law,  and 
grant  us  to  believe  all  that  the  holy  men  of  God, 
moved  by  Thy  Spirit,  have  spoken;  that  we  may 
grow  in  knowledge  and  faith,  until  we  shall 
stand  before  the  throne  of  the  Lamb  and  know 
even  as  we  are  known.     Amen. 

CLOSING  PRAYERS. 

OLORD,  we  thank  Thee  for  what  we  have  now 
learned  from  Thy  Word;  Help  us  to  be- 
lieve it  with  our  whole  hearts,  and  to  serve  Thee 
in  true  obedience  unto  our  life's  end;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

r\  LORD  God,  Heavenly  Father,  Thou  Who 
^  has  promised,  if  we  truly  seek  Thee,  we  shall 
ever  surely  find  Thee,  help  us  by  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  to  find  Thee  in  Thy  Word,  which  we  this 
day  have  learned,  that  we  may  surely  find  Thee 
in  the  life  to  come,  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


54  PRAYERS. 


PEANT,  we  beseech  Thee  Almighty  God,  that 
^-"  the  words  which  we  have  heard  this  day 
with  our  ears,  may,  through  Thy  grace,  be  so 
grafted  inwardly  in  our  hearts,  that  they  may 
bring  forth  in  us  the  fruit  of  good  living  to  the 
honor  and  praise  of  Thy  Name:  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


\  If  the  school  session  precedes  a  Church  Service,  these  may  be  used: 

C\  LORD,  we  beseech  Thee  to  keep  our  feet 
^  when  we  go  into  Thy  house,  that  we  m;iy 
be  ready  to  hear  and  to  offer  the  sacrifice  of 
praise.  Guard  us  from  all  wandering  thoughts 
and  unseemly  actions,, and  make  our  service  ac- 
ceptable unto  Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 


C\  LORD,  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  accompany  us  to 
*&  the  place  of  Thy  public  worship,  making  us 
serious,  and  attentive  to  the  services  of  Thy 
house,  that  our  hearts  may  be  weaned  from  the 
vain  things  of  this  present  time,  and  set  on  the 
glories  of  the  world  to  come,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


Special  prayers. 

THE  WORD. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  who  makest 
*■  *-  us  both  to  will  and  to  do  those  things  which 
are  good  and  acceptable  unto  Thy  Divine  Maj- 
esty; Let  Thy  Fatherly  hand,  we  beseech  Thee, 
ever  be  over  us ;  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  ever  be  with 
us,  and  so  lead  us  in  the  knowledge  and  obedi- 
ence of  Thy  Word,  that  in  the  end  we  may  ob- 
tain everlasting  life;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

C\  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  Who,  when  a  child,  was 
^  seated  in  the  temple  in  the  midst  of  the  doc- 
tors, both  hearing  them  and  asking  them  ques- 
tions ;  So  rule  us,  we  beseech  Thee ;  by  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  following  Thy  example,  we  may  love 
the  habitation  of  thy  house  and  the  place  where 
Thy  honor  dwelleth,  diligently  ,seek  the  same, 
hearing  Thy  Word  with  gladness  and  faithfully 
keeping  it  to  the  saving  of  our  souls.  O  Thou, 
Who  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  livest 
and  reignest  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

FOR  THE  CHILDREX  OF  THE  CHURCH. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  who  dost 
-^  will  that  not  one  of  these  little  ones  should 
perish,   and  hast   sent   Thine  only   Son  to   seek 


50  SPECIAL  PRAYERS. 

and  to  save  that  which  was  lost  and  through  Him 
hast  said,  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto 
Me,  and  forbid  them  not:  for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  God;  most  heartily  we  beseech  Thee 
so.  to  bless  and  govern  the  children  of  Thy 
Church,  by  Thy  Holy, Spirit,  that  they  may  grow 
in  grace  and  in  the  knowledge  of  Thy  Word; 
protect  and  defend  them  against  all  danger  and 
harm,  giving  Thy  holy  angels  charge  over  them; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Allien. 

FOK  THE  HEATHEN. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  desir- 
^  *■  est  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  wouldst 
have  all  men  to  repent  and  live;  Hear  our  pray- 
ers for  the  heathen;  take  away  iniquity  from 
their  hearts,  and  turn  them  from  their  idols 
unto  the  living  and  true  God,  and  to  Thine  only 
Son;  and  gather  them  into  Thy  holy  Church, 
to  the  glory  of  Thy  name;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

FOR  THE  CATECHUMENS. 

A  LMIGI1TY  and  Everlasting  God  who  dosl  al- 
**  ways  multiply  Thy  Church,  and  with  Thy 
light  and  grace  dost  strengthen  the  hearts  of 
those  whom  Thou  hast  regenerated,  confirming 
unto  them  Thy  covenants:  (J rant  unto  our  Cat 
<-t-li iiiinns   increase  both  of   faith  and  knowledge. 


SPECIAL  PRAYERS.  57 

that  they  may  rejoice  in  their  Baptism  and  sin- 
cerely and  heartily  renew  their  covenant  with 
Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

FOR  A  SICK  SCHOLAR. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Gracious  God,  Whose  mer- 
■**  cies  are  over  all  creatures,  look  in  tender 
compassion,  we  beseech  Thee,  upon  Thy  servant, 
N.  2\T.,  who  is  sick.  Sustain  him  in  the  trial 
through  which  he  is  now  passing,  and  sanctify 
it  to  his  good.  Deliver  hint  from  suffering,  and, 
if  in  accordance  with  Thy  holy  Will,  restore  him 
to  health  and  strength  that  he  may  joyfully 
serve  Thee  in  Thy  Church,  to  the  honor  of  Thy 
name;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Who  earnest  into  this 
world  as  a  little  child,  in  cold,  and  want, 
and  suffering — look  mercifully  we  beseech  Thee, 
upon  the  sick  scholars  for  whom  our  prayers  are 
desired;  and  in  Thy  great  love  grant  them  relief 
from  all  their  suffering,  or  else  take  them  unto 
Thyself,  where  pain  shall  be  no  more.  For  Thy 
mercy's  sake,  O  blessed  Jesus,  whom  we  worship 
with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


68  SPECIAL  PRAYERS. 


FOE  A  SICK  TEACHER. 

C\  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  Who  earnest  into  this 
^  world  to  heal  our  sicknesses  and  to  bear  our 
infirmities — look,  we  beseech  Thee,  with  pity 
upon  our  teacher  for  whom  we  pray,  and  grant 
him  relief  from  his  illness,  and  patience  under 
sufferings;  or  else  receive  him  into  the  habita- 
tions of  the  blessed,  where  Thou  hast  gone  to 
prepare  a  place  for  us.  Hear  us,  O  Lord  Jesus, 
whom  we  worship  as  one  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

FOR  THE  PASTOR. 

/^IVE  Thy  grace,  O  Lord,  to  the  pastor  of  this 
^  school,  that  he  may  be  faithful  to  Thee  in 
the  charge  which  Thou  hast  committed  unto 
him.  Bless  Thy  word  on  his  lips  and  make  us 
to  profit  by  his  teachings.  Grant  that  he  by  the 
same  may  turn  many  to  righteousness,  and  fin- 
ally receive  the  reward  which  Thou  hast  prom- 
ised Thy  faithful  servants  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amai. 

FOR  THE  BLESSEDNESS  OF  HEAVEN. 

A  LMTGHTY,  Everlasting  God,Who  didst  give 
**■  Thine  only  Son  to  be  a  High  Priest  of  good 
things  to  come;  hereafter  grant  unto  us,  Thino 


SPECIAL  PRAYERS.  59 

unworthy  servants,  to  have  our  share  in  the  com- 
pany of  the  Blessed;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

FOR  AX  AXSWEE  TO  PRAYER. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  given  us  grace  at 
**•  this  time  with  one  accord  to  make  our  com- 
mon supplications  unto  Thee;  and  dost  promise 
that  when  two  or  three  are  gathered  together  in 
Thy  Xame,  Thou  wilt  grant  their  requests;  Ful- 
fill now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of  Thy 
servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient  for  them; 
granting  us  in  this  world  knowledge  of  Thy 
truth,  and  in  the  world  to  come  life  everlasting; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen 


f 


festival  prayers. 

ADVENT. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  by  Thy  grace  hast 
■**  again  permitted  us  to  begin  a  new  Church 
year  and  to  keep  this  its  first  Sunday,  grant 
unto  Thy  Church,  Thy  Holy  Spirit  and  the  wis- 
dom which  cometh  down  from  above,  that  Thy 
Word,  as  becometh  it,  may  not  be  bound,  but 
have  free  course  and  be  preached  and  taught 
to  the  joy  and  edifying  of  Christ's  holy  people, 
that  in  steadfast  faith  we  may  serve  Thee,  and 
in  the  confession  of  Thy  name  abide  unto  the 
end;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

CHRISTMAS. 

Q  LORD  God,  Gracious  Father,  Who  in  the 
^  fulness  of  time  didst  make  Thy  Son  to  be- 
come man  to  take  unto  Himself  our  flesh  and  be- 
come our  brother;  we  thank  Thy  truth  and 
fatherly  goodness  for  the  gift  of  Him  our  Sav 
ior.  Who  by  His  birth  delivered  us  from  sin, 
death,  Satan  and  hell;  and  we  beseech  Thee  t<» 
keep  us  in  true  knowledge  of  Him  our  Redeemer 
unto  our  end,  so  that,  with  all  holy  angels,  we 
may  rejoice  in  His  birth,  and  see  Him  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  in  all  His  glory  and 
majesty  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


FESTIVAL  PRAYERS.  61 


CIRCUMCISION  OF  CHRIST. 

OLORD  God,  Heavenly  Father,  we  thank  Thee 
for  Thy  fatherly  grace,  by  which  Thou  hast 
considered  poor  sinners  and  for  their  sakes  hast 
put  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  under  the  Law,  that 
He  by  His  perfect  obedience  might  calm  Thy 
righteous  wrath  and  heal  our  disobedience;  en- 
lighten, we  beseech  Thee,  our  hearts  by  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  be  comforted  by  such 
obedience  against  our  sins  and  evil  conscience, 
and  by  the  help  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  also  begin  to 
be  obedient  children  and  finally  attain  our  souls' 
salvation,  through  the  same,  Thy  Son,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

EPIPHANY. 

Ci  GOD,  Who  by  the  leading  of  a  star  didst 
^  manifest  Thy  only  begotten  Son  to  the  Wise 
Men:  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  unto  us  who  now 
have  known  Him  by  faith,  Thy  divine  grace, 
that  we  with  our  whole  hearts  may  cling  to  Him 
as  our  Savior,  through  the  same,  Thy  Son,  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord.    Amen. 

LENT. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast 
-**•  willed  that  Thy  Son  should  bear  for  us  the 
pains  of  the  cross,  that  Thou  mightest  remove 


G2  FESTIVAL  PRAYERS. 

from  us  tho  power  of  the  adversary;  Help  us  so 
to  remember  and  give  thanks  for  our  Lord's  Pas- 
sion that  we  may  obtain  remission  of  sin  and  re- 
demption from  everlasting  death;  through  the 
same,  our  Lord,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

PALM  SUNDAY. 

{Confirmation.} 

A  LMIGIITY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  dost 
■**  always  multiply  Thy  Church,  and  with  Thy 
light  and  grace  dost  strengthen  the  hearts  of 
those  whom  Thou  hast  regenerated,  confirming 
unto  (hem  Thy  covenants  and  faithfulness : 
Grant  unto  our  Catechumens  increase  both  of 
faith  and  knowledge,  that  they  may  rejoice  in 
their  Baptism,  manfully  confess  Thy  holy  Name 
and  heartily  renew  their  covenant  with  Thee, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

EASTER. 

ALMIGT1TY  God,  Who  by  the  death  of  Thy 
Son  hast  overcome  sin  and  death,  and  by 
His  rosm-reel  i<m  hast  restored  innocence  and 
everlasting  life,  to  the  end  that  we,  being  deliv- 
ered from  the  power  of  the  devil,  should  live  in 
Thy  kingdom:  grant  that  with  our  whole  hearts 
we  may  confidently  believe  tbis,  and  in  such 
faitli    may    ever   land    and    praise    Thee,    through 

tbe    same    Thy     Son,    Jesus    Christ,    our     herd. 

i 

Amni. 


FESTIVAL  PRAYERS.  03 


ASCENSION. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Son  of  the  Most 
High,  Thou  Who  art  henceforth  no  more 
poor  and  mean  on  earth,  but  seated  at  the  right 
hand  of  the  Father,  a  mighty  Lord  over  all 
things  in  heaven  and  on  earth,  filling  and  ruling 
all;  we  beseech  Thee  to  send  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
give  us  faithful  ministers,  endow  them  with  Thy 
gifts  and  keep  them  in  Thy  word,  hinder  Satan 
and  all  tyrants,  mightily  protect  Thy  kingdom 
on  earth,  until  all  enemies  are  laid  at  Thy  feet 
and  we,  by  Thee,  overcome  sin,  death  and  all 
things.    Amen. 

WHIT-SUNDAY. 

Q  GOD,  Who  on  this  day  by  Thy  Holy  Ghost 
^  didst  enlighten  and  teach  the  hearts  of  Thy 
faithful  people:  Grant  us  by  the  same  spirit  to 
have  a  right  judgment  in  all  things  and  ever- 
more to  rejoice  in  His  holy  comfort  and  power, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  Who 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  liveth  and  reign- 
eth,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

TRINITY. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast 
•^  taught  us  to  know  and  confess  in  true  faith, 
that  in  three  persons  of  equal  might  and  maj- 
esty Thou  art  one  true. and  everlasting  God  and 
art  thus  to.  be  worshipped :  we  beseech  Thee,  for 


64  FESTIVAL  PRAYERS. 

all  times  to  keep  us  steadfast  in  such  faith 
against  all  that  may  assail  the  same  in  us,  O 
Thou  Who  livest  and  reignest  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen. 

THE  FESTIVAL  OF  THE  EEFOKMATION. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  Merciful  Father,  Who  mad- 
■**  est  the  light  to  shine  out  of  darkness,  we 
thank  Thee  that  Thou  hast  shown  mercy  upon  us 
and  our  fathers,  and  by  the  work  of  Thy  servant 
Luther  hast  restored  the  light  of  Thy  Gospel: 
Keep  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  the  pure  doctrine 
of  Thy  alone  saving  Word,  that  we  may  stead- 
fastly believe  and  worthily  follow  the  same,  and 
finally,  filled  with  joy  and  peace,  die  in  such 
hope,  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

THANKSGIVING  DAY. 

ALMTGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father, 
-**•  Whose  mercies  are  new  unto  us  every  morn- 
ing, and  Who,  though  we  have  in  no  wise  de- 
served Thy  goodness,  dost  abundantly  provide 
for  all  our  wants  of  body  and  soul;  give  us,  we 
pray  Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  heart- 
ily acknowledge  Thy  merciful  goodness  toward 
us,  give  thanks  for  all  Thy  benefits,  and  serve 
Thee  in  willing  obedience;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  livcth  and 
roigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


prayers  for  Private  Use* 

IT  Resides  the  Morning  and  Evening  Prayers  and  the  Table  Prayers 
given  in  the  Catechism,  the  following  may  be  used : 


MORNING. 


MOW  I  awake  and  see  the  light, 

r"     Lord,  Thou  hast  kept  me  through  the  night. 

To  Thee  I  lift  my  voice  and  pray, 

That  Thou  wilt  keep  me  through  the  day. 

If  I  should  die  before  'tis  done, 

O  God  accept  me  through  Thy  Son.     Amen. 


Q  HELP  me,  Lord,  this  day  to  be 

^     Thy  own  dear  child,  and  follow  Thee; 

And  lead  me  Savior  by  Thy  hand, 

Until  I  reach  the  Heavenly  Land.     Amen. 


3 


T  THANK  Thee,  Most  Gracious  God  and 
A  Father,  for  so  mercifully  guarding  and  keep- 
ing me  this  night  and  again  permitting  me  to 
see  this  day,  that  I  may  receive  Thy  eternal 
blessings.     O,    Holy   Father,   cleanse   my   heart 


06  PRAYERS  FOR  PRIVATE  USE. 

by  pure  faith  and  inflame  it  with  the  fire  of  Thy 
love,  that  I  may,  with  body  and  soul,  offer  my- 
self unto  Thee,  and  Thou  mayest  perform  in 
me  every  good  thing.  Make  me  to  know  Thy 
dear  Son,  that  I  may  forsake  this  world  and  its 
lusts,  close  this  day  in  Thy  service,  grow  in  good- 
ness, wax  strong  in  the  spirit  and  abide  in  Thy 
grace  forever.    Amen. 

EVENING. 

1 


MOW  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep, 

^'     I  pray  Thee,  Lord,  my  soul  to  keep; 

If  I  should  die  before  I  wake, 

I  pray  Thee,  Lord,  my  soul  to  take ; 

This  I  ask  for  Jesus'  sake.    Amen. 


AT  the  close  of  every  day, 
Lord,  to  Thee,  I  kneel  and  pray. 
Look  upon  Thy  little  child, 
Look  in  love  and  mercy  mild. 
()  forgive  and  wash  away 
All  my  naughtiness  this  day; 
And  both  when  I  sleep  and  wake, 
Bless  me  for  my  Savior's  sake.     Amen. 


PRAYERS  FOR  PRIVATE  USE.  67 


TN"  Thy  name,  dear  Lord  Jesus,  will  I  now  lay 
*■  me  down  to  rest.  In  Thy  good  time  grant 
unto  me,  by  Thy  grace,  rest  everlasting,  that  I 
may  fall  asleep  in  Thee,  rise  again  with  rejoicing 
and  enter  into  Thy  everlasting  glory.     Amen. 

4 

Q  ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  I  give 
^  thanks  unto  Thee  because  Thou  this  day  hast 
kept  me,  Thine  unworthy  servant,  not  for  my 
merits  but  for  Thy  mercy's  sake ;  and  pray  Thee, 
O  most  merciful  God,  to  make  me  to  spend  this 
night  with  a  pure  body  and  heart,  that  I  may 
arise  well  and  strong  further  to  serve,  bless  and 
praise  Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
Our  Lord.    Amen. 

BEFORE  MEAT. 

-t 
■ 
Come,  Lord  Jesus,  be  our  guest, 
And  let  Thy  gifts  to  us  be  blest.    Amen. 

2 

Heavenly  Father,  bless  this  food 
To  Thy  glory  and  our  good.     Amen. 


68  PRAYERS  FOR  PRIVATE  USE. 


f\  LORD  God,  Heavenly  Father,  we  give  Thee 
^  praise  and  thanks  for  Thy  precious  gifts, 
which  Thou  hast  again  so  graciously  bestowed 
upon  us.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may 
use  these  Thy  blessed  gifts  with  earnest  thanks 
and  in  all  honor,  so  that  being  strengthened  by 
them,  we  may,  to  Thy  praise  the  more  and  better 
serve  and  nelp  our  neighbor,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


AFTER  MEAT. 

1 

QtTR  God  we  thank 

^    For  meat  and  drink; 

Through  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 


r^OD'S  holy  name  be  praised  for  this  present 
^-*  refreshment  and  for  all  His  mercies,  be- 
stowed upon  us  from  time  to  time;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Our  Lord.     Amen. 


C\  LORD  God,  Heavenly  Father,  we  give  Thee 
^  praise  and  thanks  for  all  Thy  gifts  and  ben- 
efits, and  pray  Thee  as  Thou  hast  fed  our 
bodies,  even  so  graciously  to  feed  our  souls  in 
true  faith  of  Thy  Knowledge.     A?ncn. 


PRAYERS  FOR  PRIVATE  USE.  69 

BEFOKE  DIVINE  SERVICE. 

(On  entering  Church.) 

1 

[    ORD,  open  Thou  my  heart  to  hear, 
*^     And  by  Thy  Word  to  me  draw  near, 
Let  me  Thy  Word  still  pure  retain, 
Let  me  Thy  child  and  heir  remain.     Amen. 


C\  LORD,  we  beseech  Thee  to  keep  our  feet 
Vr  when  we  go  into  Thy  house,  that  we  may 
be  ready  to  hear  and  to  offer  the  sacrifice  of 
praise.  Guard  us  from  all  wandering  thoughts 
and  unseemly  actions,  and  make  our  service 
acceptable  unto  Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

AFTER  DIVIXE  SERVICE. 

(Before  leaving-  Church. ) 
1 

[    ET  our  going  out  be  blest, 

M    Bless  our  entrance  in  like  measure; 

Bless,  O  Lord,  our  toil  and  rest, 

Bless  our  bread,  our  grief  and  pleasure, 

Be  in  death  Thy  blessing  given, 

And  make  us  blest  heirs  of  heaven.     Amen. 


70  PRAYERS  FOR  PRIVATE  USE. 


2 

0LORD  wc  beseech  Thee,  mercifully  to  hear 
the  prayers  of  Thy  Church,  that  we,  being 
delivered  from  all  adversities,  and  serving  Thee 
with  a  quiet  mind,  may  enjoy  Thy  peace  all  the 
days  of  our  life;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


BEFOEE  RECEIVING  COMMUNION. 

C\  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  I  am  not  worthy  that 
M  Thou  shouldst  enter  into  my  sinful  heart. 
But  Thou  knowest  and  seest  my  dire  poverty  and 
need.  Therefore  do  I  with  all  my  heart  desire 
Thy  presence  to  feed,  to  comfort,  and  to 
strengthen  my  poor  soul.  Speak  unto  it  with 
Thy  Word,  and  it  shall  be  made  whole.     Amen. 

AFTER  RECEIVING  COMMUNION. 


XVF  E  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  with  a  pure  heart 
**  we  may  accept  what  we  now  have  re- 
ceived with  our  mouth,  and  that  this  temporal 
gift  may  be  unto  us  a  balm  of  eternal  life. 
Amen. 


enchiridion. 


Tbt  Small  Catechism 


of  Dr.  jviartin  kutber. 


for  pastora  and  preacbera. 


In  the  translation  authorized  by  the  Evangelical 

Lutheran  Synodical  Conference  of 

North  America. 


preface. 


MARTIN    LUTHER    TO    ALL    FAITHFUL,    PIOUS    PAS- 
TORS AND  PREACHERS:     GRACE,   MERCY  AND 
PEACE   IN   CHRIST.    OUR   LORD! 


The  deplorable  destitution  which  I  recently  observed, 
during  a  visitation  of  the  churches,  has  impelled  and 
constrained  me  to  prepare  this  Catechism  or  Christian 
Doctrine  in  such  a  small  and  simple  form.  Alas,  what 
manifold  misery  I  beheld!  The  common  people,  especially 
in  the  villages,  know  nothing  at  all  of  Christian  Doctrine ; 
and  many  pastors  are  quite  unfit  and  incompetent  to  teach. 
Yet  all  are  called  Christians,  have  been  baptized,  and 
enjoy  the  use  of  the  Sacraments  although  they  know 
neither  the  Lord's  Prayer,  nor  the  Creed,  nor  the  Ten 
Commandments,  and  live,  like  the  poor  brutes  and  ir- 
rational swine.  Still  they  have,  now  that  the  Gospel  has 
come,   learned   to   abuse  all   liberty  in   a  masterly  manner. 

O  ye  bishops!  how  will  ye  ever  render  account  to 
Christ  for  having  so  shamefully  neglected  the  people, 
and  having  never  for  a  moment  exercised  your  office! 
May  the  judgment  not  overtake  you!  You  command 
communion  in  one  kind,  and  urge  your  human  ordi- 
nances; but  never  ask,  in  the  meantime,  whether  the  peo- 
ple know  the  Lord's  Prayer,  the  Creed,  the  Ten  Command- 
ments, or  any  part  of  God's  word.  Woe,  woe  unto  you 
everlastingly! 

Therefore  I  entreat  you  all  for  God's  sake,  my  dear 
brethren  who  are  pastors  and  preachers,  to  devote  your- 
selves heartily  to  your  office,  and  have  pity  upon  the  peo- 
ple who  are  committed  to  your  charge.  Help  us  to  in- 
culcate the  Catechism  upon  them,  especially  upon  the 
young.  Let  those  who  are  not  able  to  do  better,  take 
these  tables  and  forms  and  set  them  word  for  word  be- 
fore  the  people   in   the   manner   following:—  *> 

First,  the  minister  should  above  all  things  avoid  the 
use  of  different  texts  and  forms  of  the  Ten  Command- 
ments, the  Lord's  Prayer,  the  Creed,  the  Sacraments, 
&c.  Let  him  adopt  one  form  and  adhere  to  it,  using  it 
one  year  as  the  other;  for  young  and  ignorant  people 
must  be  taught  one  certain  text  and  form,  and  will  easily 
become  confused  if  we  teach  thus  to-day  and  otherwise 
next  year,  as  if  we  thought  of  making  Improvements. 
In   this   way   all   effort  and   labor   will    be   lost.     This  our 


PREFACE.  73 


honored  fathers  well  understood,  who  all  used  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  the  Creed,  the  Ten  Commandments  in  one  and  the 
same  manner.  Therefore  we  also  should  so  teach  these 
forms  to  the  young  and  inexperienced  as  not  to  change 
a  syllable,  nor  set  them  forth  and  recite  them  one  year 
differently  from  the  other. 

Hence  choose  whatever  form  you  think  best,  and  ad- 
here to  it  forever.  When  you  preach  among  the  learned 
and  judicious,  you  may  show  your  art,  and  set  those 
things  forth  with  as  many  flourishes,  and  turn  them  as 
skillfully  as  you  wish;  but  among  the  young,  adhere  to 
one  and  the  same  fixed  form  and  manner,  and  teach 
them,  first  of  all,  the  text  of  the  Ten  Commandments, 
the  Creed,  the  Lord's  Prayer,  &c,  so  that  they  can  say 
it  after  you  word  for  word,  and  commit  it  to  memory. 

But  those  who  are  unwilling  to  learn  it  should  bo 
told  that  they  deny  Christ  and  are  no  Christians;  neither 
should  they  be  admitted  to  the  Sacrament,  accepted  as 
sponsors  at  baptism,  nor  be  accorded  the  exercise  of 
Christian  liberty;  but  they  are  simply  to  be  remanded 
to  the  pope  and  his  officials,  yea,  to  the  devil  himself, 
Parents  and  employers  should  also  refuse  them  meat 
and  drink,  and  give  them  to  understand  that  the  prince 
will  drive  such  rude  fellows  from  the  country.  For  al- 
though we  cannot  and  should  not  force  any  one  to  be- 
lieve, yet  we  should  lead  and  urge  the  masses  to  per- 
ceive what  those  consider  right  and  wrong,  among  whom 
they  live  and  find  their  sustenance.  Whoever  would  live 
in  a  city  and  enjoy  its  privileges,  should  know  and  ob- 
serve its  laws,  whether  he  believe  or  be  at  heart  a  rogue 
or  knave. 

Secondly,  when  they  have  well  learned  the  text;  teach 
them  the  sense  also,  that  they  may  know  what  it  means. 
Again  take  the  form  of  these  tables  or  some  other  short 
fixed  form  of  your  choice,  and  adhere  to  it  without  the 
change  of  a  single  syllable,  as  was  said  of  the  text;  and 
take  your  time  to  it;  for  it  is  not  necessary  to  take  up 
all  the  parts  at  once,  but  take  one  after  the  other.  When 
they  well  understand  the  first  Commandment,  proceed  to 
the  second,  and  thus  continue;  otherwise  they  will  be 
overburdened,    and   be   able   to   retain   nothing  well. 

Thirdly,  after  you  have  taught  them  this  short  Cate- 
chism, take  up  the  Large  Catechism,  and  impart  to  them 
a  richer  and  fuller  knowledge;  dwell  on  each  command- 
ment, petition,  and  part,  with  its  various  works,  uses, 
benefits,  dangers  and,  harm,  as  you  may  find  these  abun- 
dantly pointed  out  in  many  books  treating  of  these  sub- 
jects; and  especially  give  most  attention  to  the  com- 
mandment or  part,  which  is  most  neglected  among  your 
people.     For   example,    the    seventh   Commandment,    which 


74  PREFACE. 


forbids  stealing,  you  must  particularly  enforce  among 
mechanics  and  merchants,  and  also  among  farmers  and 
servants;  for  among  such  people  all  kinds  of  unfaith- 
fulness and  thieving  are  frequent.  Again,  you  must  urge 
the  fourth  Commandment  among  children  and  the  com- 
mon people,  that  they  may  be  quiet,  faithful,  obedient, 
peaceable,  always  adducing  frequent  examples  from  the 
Scriptures  to  show  how  God  punished  or  blessed  such  per- 
sons. 

Especially  should  you  here  urge  civil  rulers  and  par- 
ents, to  govern  well  and  educate  children  for  service  in 
schools,  showing  them  their  duty  in  this  regard,  and  the 
greatness  of  their  sin  if  they  neglect  it;  for  by  such  ne- 
glect they  overthrow  and  destroy  both  the  kingdom  of 
God  and  that  of  this  world,  and  show  themselves  to  be 
the  worst  foes  both  of  God  and  man.  Dwell  on  the  great 
harm  they  do,  if  they  will  not  help  to  educate  children 
for  the  ministry,  clerkships,  and  other  offices,  &c,  and 
on  the  terrible  punishment  God  will  visit  upon  them  for 
it.  It  is  necessary  to  preach  of  these  things;  for  par- 
ents and  rulers  sin  unspeakably  in  them,  and  the  devil 
has  a  horrible  object  in  view. 

Lastly,  since  the  people  are  freed  from  the  tyranny 
of  the  pope,  they  no  longer  desire  to  go  to  the  Sacra- 
ment, but  despise  it.  It  is  necessary  to  be  urgent  on  this 
point,  remembering,  however,  that  we  are  to  force  no 
one  to  believe,  or  to  receive  the  Sacrament,  nor  to  fix 
any  law,  time,  or  place  for  it;  but  so  to  preach,  that  they 
will  be  urged  of  their  own  accord,  without  our  law,  and 
will,  as  it  were,  compel  us  pastors  to  administer  the  Sac- 
rament. This  is  done  by  telling  them  that  if  a  person 
does  not  seek  nor  desire  the  Lord's  Supper  at  least  some 
four  times  a  year,  it  is  to  be  feared  that  he  despises  the 
Sacrament  and  is  not  a  Christian,  just  as  he  is  not  a 
Christian  who  refuses  to  believe  or  to  hear  the  Gospel. 
For  Christ  did  not  say,  Omit  this  or  Despise  this;  but, 
This  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  &c.  Truly,  He  wants 
it  done,  and  by  no  means  neglected  or  despised:  "This 
do  ye,"   is  His  command. 

Whoever  does  not  highly  prize  the  Sacrament,  thus 
shows  that  he  has  no  sin,  no  llesh,  no  devil,  no  world, 
no  death,  no  danger,  no  hell;  that  is,  he  does  not  be- 
lieve that  they  exist,  although  he  is  in  them  over  head 
and  ears,  and  is  doubly  the  devil's.  On  the  other  hand, 
he  needs  no  grace,  life,  Paradise,  heaven,  Christ,  God. 
nor  anything  good;  for  if  he  believed  that  he  has  so 
much  that  is  evil,  and  needs  so  much  that  is  good,  ho 
would  not  thus  neglect  the  Sacrament,  by  which  such 
evil  is  remedied  and  so  much  good  is  bestowed.  Neither 
would   it  be   necessary   to   force   him   to   the   Sacrament   by 


PREFACE. 


any  law,  but  he  would  hasten  to  it  of  his  own  accord, 
and  constrain  himself  and  compel  you  to  administer  it 
to   him. 

Therefore  you  need  not  make  any  law  in  this  mat- 
ter, as  the  pope  does;  only  set  forth  clearly  the  benefit 
and  harm,  the  necessity  and  use,  the  danger  and  bless- 
ing, connected  with  this  Sacrament,  and  the  people  will 
come  of  themselves,  without  your  compulsion.  But  if 
they  do  not  come,  let  them  alone,  telling  them  that  they 
are  of  the  devil,  as  they  do  not  regard  nor  feel  their 
great  need,  and  God's  gracious  help.  Should -you,  how- 
ever, fail  to  urge  this  matter,  or  make  a  law  or  a  bane 
of  it,  it  is  your  fault  if  they  despise  the  Sacrament.  How 
could  they  be  otherwise  than  slothful,  if  you  sleep  and 
keep  silence?  Therefore  look  to  it,  ye  pastors  and  preach- 
ers; our  office  is  a  different  thing  now  from  what  it  was 
under  the  pope;  it  has  now  become  earnest  and  salutary. 
Hence  it  involves  much  more  trouble  and  labor,  danger 
and  trial,  and  secures  but  little  reward  and  gratitude  in 
the  world.  But  Christ  Himself  will  be  our  reward,  if 
we  labor  faithfully.  To  this  end  may  the  Father  of  all 
grace  help  us,  to  whom  be  praise  and  thanks  in  eternity 
through  Christ  our  Lord!    Amen, 


ft 


### 


Cbe  Cen  Commandments. 


AS   THE   HEAD   OF   THE   FAMILY   SHOULD   TEACH 

THEM  IN  ALL  SIMPLICITY  TO 

HIS  HOUSEHOLD. 


THE  FIRST  COMMANDMENT. 
Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 

Question.     What  does  this  mean? 

Answer.     We  should  fear,  love,  and  trust  in 
God  above  all  things. 

THE  SECOND  COMMANDMENT. 


Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  LORD  thy 
God  in  vain. 


Question.     What  does  this  mean? 

Answer.     Wo  should  fear  nnd  love  God,  that 
we  may  not  curse,  swear,  use  witchcraft,  lie  or 


THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS.  77 

deceive  by  His  name;  but  call  upon  it  in  every 
trouble,  pray,  praise  and  give  thanks. 

THE  THIRD  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shaft  sanctify  the  holy-day. 

Question.    What  does  this  mean? 

Answer.  We  should, fear  and  love  God,  that 
we  may  not  despise  preaching  and  His  word; 
but  hold  it  sacred,  and  gladly  hear  and  learn  it. 

THE  FOURTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother, 
that  it  may  be  well  with  thee,  and  thou  mayest 
live  long  on  the  earth. 

Question.    What  does  this  mean?  " 

Anszvcr.  We  should  fear  and  love  God,  that 
we  may  not  despise  our  parents  and  masters, 
nor  provoke  them  to  anger ;  but  give  them  honor, 
serve  and  obey  them,  and  hold  them  in  love  and 
esteem. 

THE   FIFTH   COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

Question.     What  does  this  mean? 


78  THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS. 

Answer.  We  should  fear  and  love  God,  that 
we  may  not  hurt  nor  harm  our  neighbor  in  his 
body;  but  help  and  befriend  him  in  every  bodily 
need. 

THE  SIXTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Question.    What  does  this  mean? 

Answer.  We  should  fear  and  love  God,  that 
we  may  lead  a  chaste  and  decent  life  in  word  and 
deed,  and  each  love  and  honor  his  spouse. 

THE  SEVENTH  COMMANDMENT. 
Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Question.    What  does  this  mean? 

Anszver.  We  should  fear  and  love  God,  that 
we  may  not  take  our  neighbor's  money  or  goods, 
nor  get  them  by  false  ware  or  dealing;  but  help 
him  to  improve  and  protect  his  property  and 
business. 

THE  EIGHTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  Thy 
neighbor. 


THB  TEN  COMMANDMENTS.  79 

Question.     What  does  this  mean? 

Answer.  We  should  fear  and  love  God,  that 
we  may  not  deceitfully  belie,  betray,  slander,  nor 
defame  our  neighbor ;  but  defend  him,  speak  well 
of  him,  and  put  the  best  construction  on  every- 
thing. 

THE  NINTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 

Question.    What  does  this  mean  ? 

Answer.  We  should  fear  and  love  God,  that 
we  may  not  craftily  seek  to  get  our  neighbor's 
inheritance  or  house,  nor  obtain  it  by  a  show  of 
right;  but  help  and  be  of  service  to  him  in 
keeping  it. 

THE  TENTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor 
Jiis  man-servant,  nor  his  maid-servant,  nor  his 
cattle,  nor  anything  that  is  thy  neighbor's. 

Question.    What  does  this  mean? 

Answer.  We  should  fear  and  love  God,  that 
we  may  not  estrange,  force  or  entice  away  from 
our  neighbor  his  wife,  servants,  or  cattle;  but 
urge  them  to  stay  and  do  their  duty. 


SO  THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS. 

Question.  What  does  God  say  of  all  these 
commandments  ? 

Answer.  He  says  thus:  I  the  Lord  thy  God 
am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the 
fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the  third  and 
fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me,  and 
showing  mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that  love 
me  and  keep  my  commandments. 

Question.     What  does  this  mean? 

Answer.  God  threatens  to  punish  all  that 
transgress  these  commandments.  Therefore  we 
should  fear  His  wrath,  and  not  act  contrary  to 
them.  But  lie  promises  grace  and  every  bless- 
ing to  all  that  keep  these  commandments. 
Therefore  we  should  also  love  and  trust  in  Him, 
and  willingly  do  according  to  His  command- 
ments. 


€be  Creed. 


AS  THE  HEAD  OF  THE  FAMILY  SHOULD  TEACH  IT  IN 
ALL  SIMPLICITY  TO  HIS  HOUSEHOLD. 

THE  FIKST  ARTICLE. 

Of  Creation. 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker 
of  Heaven  and  earth. 

Question.    What  does  this  mean? 

Answer.  I  believe  that  God  has  made  me  and 
all  creatures ;  that  He  has  given  me  my  body  and 
soul,  eyes,  ears  and  all  my  members,  my  reason 
and  all  my  senses,  and  still  preserves  them;  also 
clothing  and  shoes,  meat  and  drink,  house  and 
home,  wife  and  children,  fields,  cattle,  and  all  my 
goods ;  that  He  richly  and  daily  provides  me  with 
all  that  I  need  to  support  this  body  and  life ;  that 
He  defends  me  against  all  danger,  and  guards 
and  protects  me  from  all  evil;  and  all  this 
purely  out  of  fatherly,  divine  goodness  and 
mercy,  without  any  merit  or  worthiness  in, me; 
for  all  which  it  is  my  duty  to  thank  and  praise, 
to  serve  and  obey  Him.  This  is  most  certainly 
true. 


82  THE  CREED. 


THE  SECOND  AKTICLE. 

Of  Redemption. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ,  His  only  Son,  our  Lord, 
who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of 
the  Virgin  Mary,  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate, 
was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  He  descended 
into  hell;  the  third  day  He  rose  again  from  the 
dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sittcth  at  the 
right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty,  from 
thence  he  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the 
dead. 

Question.     What  does  this  mean? 

Answer.  I  believe  that  Jesus  Christ,  true 
God,  begotten  of  the  Father  from  eternity,  and 
also  true  man,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  is  my 
Lord,  who  has  redeemed  me,  a  lost  and  con- 
demned creature,  purchased  and  won  me  from 
all  sins,  from  death  and  from  the  power  of  the 
devil,  not  with  gold  or  silver,  but  with  His  holy 
precious  blood  and  with  His  innocent  suffering 
;iikI  death,  that  I  may  be  His  own,  and  live  under 
Him  in  His  kingdom,  and  serve  Him  in  everlast- 
ing righteousness,  innocence,  and  blessedness, 
even  as  Ilo  is  risen  from  the  dead,  lives  and 
reigns  to  all  eternity.  This  is  most  certainly 
true. 


THE  CREED.  83 


THE  THIRD  ARTICLE. 

Of  Sanclification. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  Jwly  Christian 
Church,  the  communion  of  saints;  the  forgive- 
ness of  sins;  the  resurrection  of  the  body;  and 
the  life  everlasting.      Amen. 

Question.    What  does  this  mean? 

Anszver.  I  believe  that  I  cannot  by  my  own 
reason  or  strength  believe  in  Jesus  Christ,  my 
Lord,  or  come  to  Him;  but  the  Holy  Ghost  has 
called  me  by  the  gospel,  enlightened  me  with  His 
gifts,  sanctified  and  kept  me  in  the  true  faith; 
even  as  He  calls,  gathers,  enlightens  and  sancti- 
fies the  whole  Christian  Church  on  earth,  and 
keeps  it  with  Jesus  Christ  in  the  one  true  faith : 
in  which  Christian  Church  He  daily  and  richly 
forgives  all  sins  to  me  and  all  believers,  and  will 
at  the  last  day  raise  up  me  and  all  the  dead,  and 
give  unto  me  and  all  believers  in  Christ  eternal 
life.     This  is  most  .certainly  true. 


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^r 


Cbe  Lord's  prayer. 


AS  THE  HEAD  OF  THE  FAMILY  SHOULD  TEACH  IT  IN 
ALL  SIMPLICITY  TO  HIS  HOUSEHOLD. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven. 

Question.    What  does  this  mean  ? 

Answer.  God  would  by  these  words  tenderly 
invite  us  to  believe  that  He  is  our  true  Father, 
and  that  we  are  His  true  children,  so  that  wo 
may  with  all  boldness  and  confidence  ask  Him, 
as  dear  children  ask  their  dear  father. 


THE  FIRST  PETITION. 

Hallowed  be  Thy  name. 

Question.    What  does  this  mean? 

Answer.  God's  name  is  indeed  holy  in  itself; 
but  we  pray  in  this  petition  that  it  may  be  holy 
among  us  also. 

Question,    now  is  this  done? 

Answer.  When  the  word  of  God  is  taught 
in  its  truth  and  purity,  and  we  as  the  children 


THE  LORD'S  PRAYER.  85 

of  God  also  lead  a  holy  life  according  to  it. 
This  grant  us,  dear  Father  in  heaven.  But  he 
that  teaches  and  lives  otherwise  than  God's  word 
teaches,  profanes  the  name  of  God  among  us. 
From  this  preserve  us,  Heavenly  Father. 

THE  SECOND  PETITION. 

Thy  kingdom  come. 

Question.    What  does  this  mean? 

Answer.  The  kingdom  of  God  comes  indeed 
without  our  prayer,  of  itself :  but  we  pray  in  this 
petition  that  it  may  come*  unto  us  also. 

Question.    How  is  this  done? 

Answer.  When  our  heavenly  Father  gives 
us  His  Holy  Spirit,  so  that  by  His  grace  we  be- 
lieve His  holy  word  and  lead  a  godly  life,  here  in 
time,  and  hereafter  in  eternity. 

THE  THIRD  PETITION. 

Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven. 

Question.    What  does  this  mean? 

Answer.  The  good  and  gracious  will  of  God 
is  done  indeed  without  our  prayer;  but  we  pray 
in  this  petition  that  it  may  be  done  among  us 
also. 


86  THE  LORD'S  PRAYER. 

Question.    How  is  this  done  ? 

Answer.  When  God  breaks  and  hinders  every 
evil  counsel  and  will  which  would  not  let  us  hal- 
low God's  name  nor  let  His  kingdom  come,  such 
as  the  will  of  the  devil,  the  world,  and  our  flesh: 
but  strengthens  and  preserves  us  steadfast  in 
His  word  and  faith  unto  our  end.  This  is  His 
gracious  and  good  will. 

THE  FOURTH  PETITION. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

Question.     What  does  this  mean? 

Answer.  God  gives  daily  bread  indeed  with- 
out our  prayer,  also  to  all  the  wicked;  but  wo 
pray  in  this  petition  that  lie  would  load  us  to 
know  it,  and  to  receive  our  daily  bread  with 
thanksgiving. 

Question.  What  then  ie  meant  by  daily 
bread? 

Answer.  Everything  that  belongs  to  the  sup- 
port and  wants  of  the  body,  such  as  food,  drink, 
clothing,  shoes,  house,  home,  field,  cattle,  money, 
goods,  a  pious  spouse,  pious  children,  pious  ser- 
vants, pious  and  faithful  rulers,  ^good  govern- 
ment, good  weather,  peace,  health,  discipline, 
honor,  good  friends,  faithful  neighbors,  and  the 
like. 


THE  LORD'S  PRAYER.  87 


THE  FIFTH  PETITION. 

And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  Zi'Jw  trespass  against  us. 

Question.     What  does  this  mean? 

Answer.  We  pray  in  this  petition  that  our 
Father  in  Heaven  would  not  look  upon  our  sins, 
nor  on  their  account  deny  our  prayer;  for  we 
are  worthy  of  none  of  the  things  for  which  we 
pray,  neither  have  we  deserved  them:  but 
that  He  would  grant  them  all  to  us  by  grace :  for 
we  daily  sin  much  and  indeed  deserve  nothing 
but  punishment :  so  will  we  also  heartily  forgive 
and  readily  do  good  to  those  who  sin  against  us. 


THE  SIXTH  PETITION. 

And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 

Question.    What  does  this  mean? 

Answer.  God  indeed  tempts  no  one;  but  we 
pray  in  this  petition  that  God  would  guard  and 
keep  us,  so  that  the  devil,  the  world  and  our 
flesh  may  not  deceive  us,  nor  seduce  us  into  mis- 
belief, despair,  and  other  great  shame  and  vice; 
and  though  we  be  assailed  by  them,  that  still  we 
may  finally  overcome,  and  obtain  the  victory. 


88  THE  LORD'S  PRAYER. 

THE  SEVENTH  PETITION. 

But  deliver  us  from  evil. 

Question.    What  does  this  mean? 

Anszver.  We  pray  in  this  petition,  as  the  sum 
of  all,  that  our  Father  in  heaven  would  deliver 
us  from  every  evil  of  body  and  soul,  property 
and  honor,  and  finally,  when  our  last  hour  has 
come,  grant  us  a  blessed  end,  and  graciously  take 
us  from  this  vale  of  tears  to  Himself  in  Heaven. 

Amen. 

Question.    What  does  this  mean? 

Anszver.  That  I  should  be  certain  that  these 
petitions  are  acceptable  to  our  Father  in  heaven 
and  heard:  for  He  Himself  has  commanded  us 
so  to  pray,  and  has  promised  to  hear  us.  Amen, 
Amen,  that  is,  yea,  yea,  it  shall  be  so. 


4 


Cbc  Sacrament  of  Roly  Baptism, 

AS  THE  HEAD  OF  THE  FAMILY  SHOULD  TEACH  IT  IN 
ALL  SIMPLICITY  TO  HIS  HOUSEHOLD. 

FIKST. 

Question.     What  is  Baptism? 

Answer.  Baptism  is  not  simple  water  only, 
but  it  is  the  water  comprehended  in  God's  com- 
mand and  connected  with  God's  Word. 

Question.     Which  is  that  word  of  God? 

Anszver.  Christ,  our  Lord,  says  in  the  last 
chapter  of  Matthew :  Go  ye  and  teach  all  nations, 
baptising  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

SECONDLY. 

Question.     What  does  Baptism  give  or  profit? 

Answer.  It  works  forgiveness  of  sins,  de- 
livers from  death  and  the  devil,  and  gives  eternal 
salvation  to  all  who  believe  this,  as  the  words  and 
promises  of  God  declare. 

Question.  "Which  are  such  words  and  prom- 
ises of  God  ? 


90  HOLY  BAPTISM. 

Anszvcr.  Christ,  our  Lord,  says  in  the  last 
chapter  of  Mark:  He  that  believeth  and  is  bap- 
tized, shall  be  saved;  but  he  that  believeth  not, 
shall  be  damned. 

THIRDLY. 

Question.  How  can  water  do  such  great 
things  ? 

Answer.  It  is  not  the  water  indeed  that  docs 
them,  but  the  word  of  God  which  is  in  and  with 
the  water,  and  faith  which  trusts  such  word  of 
God  in  the  water.  For  without  the  word  of  God 
the  water  is  simple  water,  and  no  baptism.  But 
with  the  word  of  God  it  is  a  baptism,  that  is, 
a  gracious  water  of  life  and  a  washing  of  regen- 
eration in  the  Holy  Ghost,  as  St.  Paul  says, 
Titus,  chapter  third:  By  the  washing  of  regen- 
eration, and  renewing  of  the  Lloly  Ghost,  which 
He  shed  on  us  abundantly  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Savior;  that  being  justified  by  His  grace,  we 
should  be  made  heirs  according  to  the  hope  of 
eternal  life.     This  is  a  faithful  saying. 

FOURTHLY. 

Question.  "What  does  such  baptizing  with 
water  signify? 

Answer.  It  signifies  that  the  old  Adam  in  us 
should,   by  daily  contrition   and  repentance,  be 


HOLY  BAPTISM.  91 

drowned  and  die  with  all  sins  and  evil  lusts  and, 
again,  a  new  man  daily  come  forth  and  arise, 
who  shall  live  before  God  in  righteousness  and 
purity  forever. 

Question.    Where  is  this  written? 

Answer.  St.  Paul  says,  Komans,  chapter 
sixth:  We  are  buried  with  Christ  by  baptism 
into  death;  that  like  as  He  was  raised  up  from 
the  dead  by  the  glory  of  the  Father,  even  so  we 
also  should  walk  in  newness  of  life. 


® 


Cbc  Office  of  the  Keys, 


AS  THE  HEAD  OF  THE  FAMILY  SHOULD  TEACH  IT  IN 
ALL  SIMPLICITY  TO  HIS  HOUSEHOLD. 

Question.     What  is  the  office  of  the  keys? 

Answer.  It  is  the  peculiar  church  power 
which  Christ  has  given  to  His  Church  on  earth 
to  forgive  the  sins  of  penitent  sinners  unto 
them,  but  to  retain  the  sins  of  the  impenitent, 
as  long  as  they  do  not  repent. 

Question.     Where  is  this  written? 

Answer.  Thus  writes  the  holy  Evangelist 
John,  chapter  twentieth:  The  Lord  Jesus 
breathed  on  His  disciples,  and  saith  unto  them, 
Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost:  whosesoever  sins  ye 
remit,  they  are  remitted  unto  them;  and  whose- 
soever sins  ye  retain,  they  are  retained. 

Question.  What  do  you  believe  according  to 
these  words? 

Answer.  I  believe  that  when  the  called  min- 
isters of  Christ  deal  with  us  by  His  divine  com- 
mand, especially  when  they  exclude  manifest  and 
impenitenl  sinners  from  the  Christian  congrega- 
tion,  and,   again,   when    they  absolve  those  who 


THE  OFFICE  OF  THE  KEYS.  93 

repent  of  their  sins  and  are  willing  to  amend, 
this  is  as  valid  and  certain,  in  heaven  also,  as  if 
Christ,  our  dear  Lord,  dealt  with  us  Himself. 

HOW  THE  UNLEARNED  SHOULD  BE 
TAUGHT  TO  CONFESS. 

Question.    .What  is  confession? 

Answer.  Confession  embraces  two  parts;  one 
is  that  we  confess  our  sins;  the  other,  that  we 
receive  absolution  or  forgiveness  from  the  con- 
fessor*, as  from  God  Himself,  and  in  no  wise 
doubt,  but  firmly  believe,  that  by  it  our  sins  are 
forgiven  before  God  in  heaven. 

Question.    What  sins  should  we  confess? 

Anszver.  Before  God  we  should  plead  guilty 
of  all  sins,  even  of  those  which  we  do  not  know, 
as  we  do  in  the  Lord's  Prayer;  but  before  the 
confessor  we  should  confess  those  sins  only  which 
we  know  and  feel  in  our  hearts. 

Question.    Which  are  these? 

Answer.  Here  consider  your  station  accord- 
ing to  the  Ten  commandments,  whether  you  are 
a  father,  mother,  son,  daughter,  master,  mistress, 
servant;  whether  you  have  been  disobedient,  un- 

*  or  pastor. 


94  THE  OFFICE  OF  THE  KEYS. 

faithful,  slothful;  whether  you  have  grieved  any 
person  by  word  or  deed;  whether  you  have 
stolen,  neglected  or  wasted  aught,  or  done  other 
injury. 

Question.  Pray  give  me  a  brief  form  of  con- 
fession ? 

Anszvcr.  Say  to  the  confessor,  Reverend 
and  dear  Sir,  I  beseech  you  to  hear  my  confes- 
sion, and  pronounce  forgiveness  to  me,  for  God's 
sake. 

\  Proceed/ 

I,  a  poor  sinner,  confess  myself  before  God 
guilty  of  all  sins.  Especially  do  I  confess  before 
you  that  1  am  a  servant,  &c,  but,  alas!  I  serve 
my  master  unfaithfully;  for  in  this  and  in  that 
I  have  not  done  what  they  commanded  me;  I 
have  provoked  them  to  anger  and  profane  words, 
have  been  negligent  and  have  not  prevented  in- 
jury, havo  been  immodest  in  words  and  deeds, 
have  quarreled  with  my  equals,  have  murmured 
and  used  profane  words  against  my  mistress,  &c. 
For  all  this  I  am  sorry,  and  implore  grace.  I 
promise  amendment. 

II  A  master  or  viisOess  may  say: 

Especially  do  I  confess  before  you  that  I  have 
not  faithfully  trained  my  children  and  household 


THE  OFFICE  OF  THE  KEYS.  95 

to  the  glory  of  God;  I  have  used  profane  lan- 
guage, set  a  bad  example  by  indecent  words  and 
deeds,  have  done  my  neighbor  harm  and  spoken 
evil  of  him,  have  overcharged  and  given  false 

ware  and  .short  measure. 

r  Ami  whatever  else  he  has  done  against  God's  commandments  and 
his  station,  c2?c. 


^  But  if  anyone  does  not  find  himself  burdened  with  such  or  greater- 
sins,  he  should  not  trouble  himself  on  that  account,  nor  seek  or 
invent  other  sins,  and  thus  make  confession  a  torture;  but  simply 
mention  one  or  two  that  you  know,  after  this  manner:  Especially 
do  I  confess  that  I  have  once  been  profane;  I  have  once  used  im- 
proper words;  I  have  once  neglected  this  or  that,  <2?c.  Let  that 
suffice. 


r  But  if  you  are  conscious  of  none  at  all,  zvhich  however  is  scarcely 
possible,  tlien  mention  none  in  particular,  but  receive  absolution 
upon  the  general  confession  which  you  make  before  God  to  the 
confessor. 

r  Then  shall  the  confessor  say: 

God  be  merciful  to  thee,  and  strengthen  thy 
faith.     Amen. 

r  Furthermore: 

Question.     Dost    thou    believe    that    my    for- 
giveness is  God's  forgiveness? 

Answer.    Yes,  I  believe. 


96      THE  OFFICE  OF  THE  KEYS. 


U  Then  he  shall  say: 

Be  it  unto  thee  as  thou  believest.  And  I,  by 
the  command  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  forgive 
thee  thy  sins,  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

Depart  in  peace. 

\  Those,  however,  whose  conscience  is  heavily  burdened,  or  who  are 
troubled  and  tempted,  the  confessor  will  know  how  to  comfort  and 
incite  to  faith  with  more  passages  of  scriptiur.  This  is  designed 
merely  to  be  a  general  form  of  confession  for  the  unlearned. 


Cbe  Sacrament  of  the  Hltar, 


AS  THE  HEAD  OF  THE  FAMILY  SHOULD  TEACH  IT  IN 
ALL  SIMPLICITY  TO  HIS  HOUSEHOLD. 

Question.  What  is  the  Sacrament  of  the  Al- 
tar? 

Answer.  It  Is  the  true  body  and  blood  of  ,our 
Lord,  Jesus  Christ,  under  the  bread  and  wine  for 
us  Christians  to  eat  and  to  drink,  instituted  by 
Christ  Himself. 

Question..    Where  is  this  written? 

Answer.  The  holy  Evangelist  Matthew, 
Mark,  Luke  and  St.  Paul,  write  thus: 

Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night  in 
which  He  zvas  betrayed,  took  bread;  and  when 
He  had  given  thanks,  He  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to 
His  disciples,  and  said,  Take,  cat,  this  is  my 
body,  which  is  given  for  you,  this  do,  in  re- 
membrance of  me. 

After  the  same  manner  also  He  took  the  cup, 
when  He  had  supped,  gave  thanks,  and  gave  it 
to  them,  saying,  Take,  drink  ye  all  of  it;  this  cup 
is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood,  which  is  shed 
for  you  for  the  remission  of  sins:  this  do  ye,  as 
oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me. 


98         THE  SACRAMENT  OF  THE  ALTAR. 

Question.  What  is  the  benefit  of  such  eating 
and  drinking? 

Answer.  That  is  shown  us  by  these  words, 
"Given,  and  shed  for  you  for  the  remission  ol' 
sins;"  namely,  that  in  the  Sacrament  for- 
giveness of  sin,  life  and  salvation  are  given  us 
through  these  words.  For  where  there  is  for- 
giveness of  sin,  there  is  also  life  and  salvation. 

Question.  How  can  bodily  eating  and  drink- 
ing do  such  great  things  ? 

Answer.  It  is  not  the  eating  and  drinking 
indeed,  that  does  them,  but  the  words  here 
written,  "Given  and  shed  for  you  for  the  remis- 
sion of  sins ;"  which  words,  beside  the  bodily  eat- 
ing and  drinking,  are  as  the  chief  thing  in  the 
Sacrament;  and  he  that  believes  these  words, 
has  what  they  say  and  express,  namely,  the  for- 
giveness of  sins. 

Question.  Who,  then,  receives  such  Sacra- 
ment worthily? 

Answer.  Fasting  and  bodily  preparation  is, 
indeed,  a  fine  outward  training:  but  he  is  truly 
worthy  and  well  prepared  who  has  faith  in  these 
words,  "Given,  and  shed  for  you  for  the  remis- 
sion of  sins/'  But  he  that  does  not  believe  these 
words,  or  doubts,  is  unworthy  and  unprepared ; 
for  the  words,  "For  you,"  require  all  hearts  to 
believe. 


Row  the  Read  of  the  family 

SHOULD  TEACH  HIS    HOUSEHOLD  TO  PRAY  MORNING 
AND  EVENING. 

MORXIXG  PRAYER. 


r  In  the  morning,  when  you  get  up,  make  the  sign  of  the  holy  cross 
and  say, 

In  the  name  of  God  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy 
Ghost.    Amen. 


^  Then,    kneeling  or  standing,    repeat  the  Creed  and  the  Lord's 
Prayer.     If  you  choose,  you  may  also  say  this  little  prayer; 


|  THAXK  Thee,  my  Heavenly  Father,  through 
'  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  that  Thou  hast 
kept  me  this  night  from  all  harm  and  danger; 
and  I  pray  Thee  that  Thou  wouldst  keep  me  this 
day  also  from  sin  and  every  evil,  that  all  my  do- 
ings and  life  may  please  Thee.  For  into  Thy 
hands  I  commend  myself,  my  body  and  soul ;  and 
all  things.  Let  thy  holy  angel  be  with  me,  that 
the  wicked  foe  may  have  no  power  over  me. 
Amen. 

r  Then  go  joyfully  to  your  work  singing  a  hymn,  like  that  on  the 
Ten  Commandments,  or  whatever  your  devotion  may  suggest. 


100      MORNING  AND  EVENING  PRAYER. 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


\  hi  the  evening,  when  you  go  to  bed,  make  the  sign  of  the  holy  cross 
and  say, 

In  the  name  of  God  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy 
Ghost.    Amen. 


If  Then  kneeling  or  standing  repeat  the  Creed  and  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
If  you  choose,  you  may  also  say  this  little  prayer: 

THANK  Thee,  my  heavenly  Father,  through 
*  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  that  Thou  hast 
graciously  kept  me  this  day;  and  I  pray  Thee 
that  Thou  wouldst  forgive  me  all  my  sins  where 
I  have  done  wrong,  and  graciously  keep  me  this 
night.  For  into  Thy  hands  I  commend  myself, 
my  body  and  soul,  and  all  things.  Let  Thy  holy 
angel  be  with  me,  that  the  wicked  foe  may  have 
no  power  over  me.     Amen. 

\\    Then  go  to  sleep  at  once  and  in  good  cheer. 


Row  the  Read  of  the  family 


SHOULD   TEACH    HIS   HOUSEHOLD   TO   ASK  BLESSING 
AND  RETURN  THANKS. 


T[  The  children  and  servants  shall  go  to  the  table  reverently,  fold 
their  hands  and  say: 


^PHE  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  O  Lord,  and 
*       Thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season; 
Thou  openest  Thy  hands  and  satisfiest  the  desire 
of  every  living  thing. 


%  Then  shall  be  said  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  following: 


f  ORD  God,  Heavenly  Father,  bless  us  and 
*-*  these  Thy  gifts  which  we  receive  from  Thy 
bountiful  goodness  through  Jesus  Christ,  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

thXnks. 


\  Also,  after  eating,  they  shall,  in  like  manner,  reverently  and  with 
foldea  hands  say: 

f\  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  for  He  is  good; 
^  for,  His  mercy  endureth  forever.  He  giveth 
food  to  all  flesh:  He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food; 


102       BLESSING  AND   RETURN  THANKS. 

and  to  the  young  ravens  which  cry.  He  delight- 
eth  not  in  the  strength  of  a  horse.  lie  taketh 
not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a  man.  The  Lord 
taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  Him,  in  those 
that  hope  in  His  mercy. 

If  Then  shall  be  said  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  following: 

A17E   thank   Thee,  Lord   God  Heavenly  Father, 
*■       through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  for  all  Thy 

hencfits,  who  livest  and  reignest  forever  and 
ever.     Amen. 


Cable  of  Duties; 


OR  CERTAIN   PASSAGES  OF  SCRIPTURE  FOR  VARIOUS 

HOLY  ORDERS  AND  ESTATES,  WHEREBY  THESE 

ARE  SEVERALLY  TO  BE  ADMONISHED  OF 

THEIR  OFFICE  AND  DUTY. 


TO  BISHOPS,  PASTORS,  AND 
PREACHERS. 

A  bishop  must  be  blameless,  the  husband  of 
one  wife,  vigilant,  sober,  of  good  behavior,  given 
to  hospitality,  apt  to  teach;  not  given  to  wine, 
no  striker,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre;  but  pat- 
ient, not  a  brawler,  not  covetous;  one  that  rul- 
eth  well  his  own  house,  having  his  children  in 
subjection  with  all  gravity ;  not  a  novice.  Hold- 
ing fast  the  faithful  word  as  he  hath  been 
taught,  that  he  may  be  able  by  sound  doctrine 
both  to  exhort  and  to  convince  the  gainsayers. 
1  Tim.  3,  2.  3.  4.  <3.     Tit.  1,  9. 

WHAT  THE  HEARERS  OWE  TO  THEIR 
PASTORS. 

Eat  and  drink  such  things  as  they  give:  for 
the  laborer  is  worthy  of  his  hire.     Luke  10,  7. 


104  TABLE  OF  DUTIES. 

Even  so  hath  the  Lord  ordained,  that  they 
which  preach  the  gospel  should  live  of  the  gos- 
pel.    1  Cor.  9,  14. 

Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word  communi- 
cate unto  him  that  teacheth  in  all  good  things. 
Be  not  deceived;  God  is  not  mocked;  For  what- 
soever a  man  soweth,  that  shall  he  also  reap. 
Gal.  6,  6.  7. 

Let  the  elders  that  rule  well  be  count  cm  I 
worthy  of  double  honor,  especially  they  who 
labor  in  the  word  and  doctrine.  For  the  scrip- 
ture saith,  thou  shalt  not  muzzle  the  ox  that 
treadeth  out  the  corn;  and  the  laborer  is  worthy 
of  his  reward.     1  Tim.  5,  17.  18. 

And  we  beseech  you,  brethren,  to  know  them 
which  labor  among  you,  and  are  over  you  in  the 
Lord  and  admonish  you;  and  to  esteem  them 
very  highly  in  love  for  their  work's  sake.  And 
be  at  peace  among  yourselves.  1  Thess.  5, 
12.  13.  , 

Obey  them  that  have  the  rule  over  you,  and 
submit  yourselves;  for  they  watch  for  your  souls, 
as  I  hey  that  must  give  account,  that  tlirv  may  do 
it  with  joy,  and  not  with  grief;  for  that  is  un- 
profitable for  you.     Ileb.  13,  17. 

OF  CIVIL  GOVERNMENT. 

Lot  every  soul  be  subject  unto  the  higher 
powers;  For  there  is  ofa  power  but  of  God;  the 
powers    that   be    are   ordained   of   God.     Whoso- 


TABLE  OF  DUTIES.  105 

ever  therefore  resisteth  the  power,  resisteth  the 
ordinance  of  God :  and  they  that  resist  shall  re- 
ceive to  themselves  damnation.  For  rulers  are 
not  a  terror  to  good  works,  but  to  the  evil.  Wilt 
thou  then  not  be  afraid  of  the  power?  do  that 
which  is  good,  and  thou  shalt  have  praise  of  the 
same:  for  he  is  the  minister  of  God  to  thee  for 
good.  But  if  thou  do  that  which  is  evil,  be 
afraid;  for  he  beareth.not  the  sword  in  vain:  for 
he  is  the  minister  of  God,  a  revenger  to  execute 
wrath  upon  him  that  doeth  evil.     Rom.  13,  1-4. 

OF  SUBJECTS. 

Render  unto  Caesar  the  things  which  are 
Caesar's;  and  unto  God  the  things  that  are 
God's.     Matt.  22,  21. 

Wherefore  ye  must  needs  be  subject,  not  only 
for  wrath,  but  also  for  conscience'  sake.  For, 
for  this  cause  pay  ye  tribute  also :  for  they  are 
God's  ministers,  attending  continually  upon  this 
very  thing.  Render  therefore  to  all  their  dues: 
tribute,  to  whom  tribute  is  due;  custom,  to 
whom  custom;  fear,  to  whom  fear;  honor,  to 
whom  honor.     Rom.  13,  5-7. 

I  exhort  therefore,  that,  first  of  all,  supplica- 
tions, prayers,  intercessions,  and  giving  of 
thanks  be  made  for  all  men;  for  kings,  and  for 
all  that  are  in  authority;  that  we  may  lead  a 
quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and  hon- 


106  TABLE  OF  DUTIES. 

esty.  For  this  is  good  and  acceptable  in  the 
sight  of  God  our  Savior.     1  Tim.  2,  1-3. 

Put  them  in  mind  to  be  subject  to  principal- 
ities and  powers,  to  obey  magistrates,  to  be  ready 
to  every  good  work.     Tit.  3,  1. 

Submit  yourselves  to  every  ordinance  of  man 
for  the  Lord's  sake :  whether  it  be  to  the  king  as 
supreme ;  or  unto  governors,  as  unto  them  that 
arc  sent  by  him  for  the  punishment  of  evil-doers, 
and  for  the  praise  of  them  that  do  dwell.  1  Pet. 
2,  13.  14. 

TO  HUSBANDS. 

Likewise,  ye  husbands,  dwell  with  them  ac- 
cording to  knowledge,  giving  honor  unto  the 
wife,  as  unto  the  weaker  vessel,  and  as  being 
heirs  together  of  the  grace  of  life;  that  your 
prayers  be  not  hindered.  And  be  not  bitter 
against  them.     1  Pet.  3,  7.     Col.  3,  11). 

TO  WIVES. 

Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  own  hus- 
bands, as  unto  the  Lord.     Eph.  5,  L2"2. 

Even  as  Sarah  obeyed  Abraham,  calling  him 
lord;  whose  daughters  ye  are,  as  long  as  ye  do 
well,  and  are  not  afraid  with  any  amazement. 
i  Pet.  3,  5.  6. 


TABLE  OF  DUTIES. 


107 


TO  PARENTS. 

And,  ye  fathers,  provoke  not  your  children  to 
wrath:  but  bring  them  tip  in  the  nurture  and  ad- 
monition of  the  Lord.     Eph.  6,  4. 

TO  CHILDREN. 


Children,  obey  your  parents  in  the  Lord:  for 
this  is  right.  Honor  thy  father  and  mother; 
which  is  the  first  commandment  with  promise; 
that  it  may  be  well  with  thee,  and  thou  mayest 
live  long  on  the  earth.     Eph.  6,  1-3. 


TO  SERVANTS,  HIRED  MEN,  AND 
LABORERS. 


Servants,  be  obedient  to  them  that  are  your 
masters  according  to  the  flesh,  with  fear  and 
trembling,  in  singleness  of  your  heart,  as  unto 
Christ;  not  with  eye-service,  as  men-pleasers ; 
but  as  the  servants  of  Christ,  doing  the  will  of 
God  from  the  heart :  with  good  will  doing  ser- 
vice, as  to  the  Lord,  and  not  to  men;  knowing 
that  whatsoever  good  thing  any  man  doeth,  the 
same  shall  he  receive  of  the  Lord,  whether  he  be 
bond  or  free.     Eph.  6,  5-8. 


108  TABLE  OF  DUTIES. 


TO  MASTERS  AND  MISTRESSES. 

And,  ye  masters,  do  the  same  things  unto  them 
forbearing  threatening:  knowing  that  your  mas- 
ter also  is  in  heaven;  neither  is  there  respect  of 
persons  with  him.     Eph.  G,  9. 

TO  THE  YOUNG  IN  GENERAL. 

Likewise,  ye  younger,  submit  yourselves  unto 
the  elder.  Yea,  all  of  you  be  subject  one  to  an- 
other, and  be  clothed  with  humility:  for  God  re- 
sisteth  the  proud,  and  givcth  grace  to  the  hum- 
ble. Humble  yourselves,  therefore,  under  the 
mighty  hand  of  God,  that  He  may  exalt  you  in 
due  time.     1  Pet.  5,  5.  G. 

TO  WIDOWS. 

Now,  she  that  is  a  widow  indeed,  and  desolate, 
trusteth  in  God,  and  continueth  in  supplications 
and  prayers  night  and  day.  But  she  that  liv- 
eth  in  pleasure,  is  dead  while  she  liveth.  1  Tim. 
5,  5.  G. 

TO  ALL  IN  COMMON. 

Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 
Herein  are  comprehended  all  the  command- 
incuts.  Rom.  13,  9.  And  persevere  in  prayer 
lor  all  men.     1  Tim.  2,  1. 

Let  each  his  lesson  learn  with  care, 
And  all  the  household  well  shall  fare. 


Christian  Questions  with  tbcir 
Hnswers. 


DRAWN  IP  BY  DR.  MARTIN  LUTHER  FOR  THOSE  WHO 
INTEND  TO  GO  TO  THE  SACRAMENT. 


After  confession  and  instruction  in  the  Ten 
Commandments,  Creed,  Lord's  Prayer  and  the 
sacraments  of  Baptism  and  the  Holy  Supper, 
the  confessor  may  ask,  or  one  may  ask  him- 
self:— 

Question.  (1)  Do  you  believe  that  you  are  a 
sinner  ? 

Answer.     Yes,  I  believe  it;  I  am  a  sinner. 

Question.     (2)  How  do  you  know  this? 

Anszver.  From  the  Ten  Commandments; 
these  I  have  not  kept. 

Question.  (3)  Are  you  also  sorry  for  your 
sins? 

Answer.  Yes,  I  am  sorry  that  I  have  sinned 
against  God. 


110                 I 

CHRISTIAN  QUESTIONS. 

Question.     (4)  What    have    you    deserved    of 
God  by  your  sins  ? 

Answer.     His    wrath    and    displeasure,    tem- 
poral   death    and    eternal    damnation.     Ivom.    G, 
21.  23. 

Question. 

(5)  Do  you  also  hope  to  be  saved? 

Answer. 

Yes,  such  is  my  hope. 

Question. 

(G)  In  whom  then  do  you  trust? 

Answer. 

In  my  dear  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Question. 

(7)  Who  is  Christ? 

Answer. 

The  son  of  God,  true  God  and  man. 

Question. 

(8)   How  many  Gods  arc   there? 

Anszver. 
sons,  Fathei 

Only  one ;  but  there  are  three  per- 
,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Question. 
for  you  thai 

(9)   What,    then,    has    Christ    done 
;  you  trust  in  Him? 

Anszver.      He  died   for  mo,  and  shed  his  blood 
for  me  on  the  eross  for  the  forgiveness  of  sins. 

Question. 
you? 

(10)   Did   the   Father   also   die   for 

CHRISTIAN  QUESTIONS.  Ill 

Answer.  He  did  not;  for  the  Father  is  God 
only,  the  Holy  Ghost  likewise;  but  the  Son  is 
true  God  and  true  man;  He  died  for  me  and 
shed  His  blood  for  me. 

Question.     How  do  you  know  this? 

Answer.  From  the  holy  gospel  and  from  the 
words  of  the  Sacrament,  and  by  His  body  and 
blood  given  me  as  a  pledge  in  the  Sacrament. 

Question.     (12)  How  do  those  words  read? 

Answer.  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same 
night  in  which  He  was  betrayed,  took  bread ;  and 
when  he  had  given  thanks,  He  brake  it,  and  gave 
it  unto  His  disciples,  and  said,  Take,  eat;  this 
is  my  body,  which  is  given  for  you:  this  do,  in 
remembrance  of  me. 

After  the  same  manner  also  He  took  the  cup, 
when  he  had  supped,  gave  thanks,  and  gave  it 
to  them,  saying,  Take,  drink  ye  all  of  it ;  this  cup 
is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood,  which  is  shed 
for  you  for  the  remission  of  sins :  this  do  ye,  as 
oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me. 

Question.  (13)  You  believe,  then,  that  the 
true  body  and  blood  of  Christ  are  in  the  Sacra- 
ment ? 

Answer.     Yes,  I  believe  it. 


112  CHRISTIAN  QUESTIONS. 

Question.  (14)  What  induces  you  to  believe 
this? 

Answer.  The  word  of  Christ,  Take,  eat,  this 
is  my  body ;  Drink  ye  all  of  it,  this  is  my  blood. 

Question.  (15)  What  ought  we  to  do  when 
we  eat  His  body  and  drink  His  blood,  and  thus 
receive  the  pledge  ? 

Answer.  We  ought  to  show  and  remember 
His  death  and  the  shedding  of  His  blood  as  He 
taught  us :  This  do,  as  oft  as  ye  do  it  in  remem- 
brance of  me. 

Question.  (1G)  Why  ought  we  to  remember 
and  show  His -death? 

Answer.  That  we  may  learn  to  believe  that 
no  creature  could  make  satisfaction  for  our  sins, 
but  Christ,  true  God  and  man;  and  that  we  may 
learn  to  look  with  terror  at  our  sins  and  to  re- 
gard them  as  great  indeed,  and  to  find  joy  and 
comfort  in  11  im  alone;  and  thus  be  saved 
through  such  faith. 

Question.  (17)  What  was  it  that  moved  Him 
to  die  and  make  satisfaction  for  your  sins? 

Answer.  His  great  love  to  His  Father,  and 
to  me  and  other  sinners,  as  it  is  written  in  John 
14.     Rom.  5.     Gal.  2.     Eph.  5. 


CHRISTIAN  QUESTIONS.  113 

0 
Question.     (18)  Finally,  why  do  you  wish  to 
go  to  the  Sacrament  I 

Answer.  That  I  may  learn  to  believe  that 
Christ  died  for  my  sin  out  of  great  love  as  be- 
fore said;  and  that  I  may  also  learn  of  Him  to 
love  God  and  my  neighbor. 

Question.  (19)  What  should  admonish  and 
incite  a  Christian  to  receive  the  Sacrament 
frequently  ( 

Answer.  In  respect  to  God,  both  the  com- 
mand and  the  promise  of  Christ,  the  Lord, 
should  move  him,  and  in  respect  to  himself,  the 
the  trouble  that  lies  heavy  on  him,  on  account  of 
which  such  command,  encouragement,  and  prom- 
ise are  given. 

Question.  (20)  But  what  shall  a  person  do, 
if  he  be  not  sensible  of  such  trouble,  and  feel  no 
hunger  and  thirst  for  the  Sacrament  \ 

Answer.  To  such  a  person  no  better  advice 
can  be  given  than  that,  in  the  first  place,  he  put 
his  hand  into  his  bosom  and  feel  whether  he  still 
have  flesh  and  blood,  and  that  he  by  all  means 
believe  what  the  Scriptures  say  of  it,  in  Gal.  5. 
and  Rom.  7. 

Secondly,  that  he  look  around  to  see  whether 
he  is  still  in  the  world,  and  keep  in  mind  that 


114  CHRISTIAN  QUESTIONS. 

there  will  be  no  lack  of  sin  and  trouble,  as  the 
Scriptures  say,  in  John  15.  and  16.  1  John  2. 
and  5. 

Thirdly,  he  will  certainly  have  the  devil  also 
about  him,  who  with  his  lying  and  murdering-, 
day  and  night,  will  let  him  have  no  peace  within 
or  without,  as  the  Scriptures  picture  him,  in 
John  8.  and  16.     1  Pet.  5.     2  Tim.  2. 

NOTE. 

These  questions  and  answers  are  no  child's  play,  but  are  drawn 
up  with  great  earnestness  of  purpose  by  the  venerable  and  pious 
Dr.  Luther  for  both  young  and  old.  Let  each  one  take  heed  and 
likewise  consider  it  a  serious  matter;  for  St.  Paul  says  to  the 
Galatians,  chapter  sixth  :   Be  not  deceived  ;   God  is  not  mocked. 


TE  DEUM  LAUDAMUS.  115 


TE   DEUM  LAUDAMUS. 


WE  praise  Thee,  O  God:  we  acknowledge 
Thee  to  I  be  the  I  Lord.  II 


A. 

I 
All    the    earth    doth    worship    Thee,    the  | 
Father  {  everlasting. 


To  Thee  all  angels  |  cry  a-  |  lond;  || 
The  heavens,  and  |  all  the  |  powers  there-  j 
in. 

A. —To  Thee,  Cherubim  and  |  Sera-  |  phim  || 
Con-  |  tinual-  |  ly  do  |  cry, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  |  God  of  |  Sabaoth;  || 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  |  majesty  | 
of  Thy  |  glory. 

B. — The    glorious    company    of    the    Apostles    j 

praise —  |  Thee. 
The  good  fellowship  of  the  Prophets  |  praise 

—  |  Thee. 
The    noble    army    of    Martyrs    |    praise —    | 
Thee. 
The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world 

doth  acknowledge  |  Thee;  || 
The  Father,  of  an  |  infinite  |  Majes-  |  ty. 

C. — Thine   adorable,   true,   and   |    only   |    Son;    | 
Also  the  Holy  |  Ghost,  the  j  Comfor-  |  ter. 


116  TE  DEUM  LAUDAMUS. 

A. — Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,  |  O —  |  Christ. || 
Thou  art  the  everlasting  |  Son —  |  of  the  | 
Father. 

When  Thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  de-  |  liver 

I  man,  || 
Thou  didst  humble  Thyself  to  be  |  born  of  a 

|  vir —  |  gin.  || 

A. — When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  |  sharpness. 
of  |  death,  || 
Thou  didst  open  the  kingdom  of  |  heaven  to 
|  all  be-  |  lievers. 

Thou  sit  test  at  the  right  |  hand  of  |  God  || 
In  the  |  glory  |  of  the  |  Father. 

B. — We  believe  that  Thou  shalt  come  to  \  be  our  J 
Judge.  1 1 
[omit  repeat.] 
We  therefore  pray  Thee,  help  Thy  servants, 
whom   Thou  hast  redeemed   |   with  Thy  | 
precious  |  blood. 

C. — Hake    them   to  be   numbered   |   with   Thy    | 

saints  [J 
In  |  glory  |  ever-  |  lasting. 

A. — O  Lord,  save  Thy  people,  and  [  bless  Thine  | 
heritage.    ! 
(iuvcni  tlieni,  and  |  lii'l  them  |  up  for-  |  ever. 


GLORIA  IX  EXCELSIS.  117 

Day  by  day  we  |  magnify     Thee. 
And  we  worship  Thy  Xame  |  ever,  |  world 
without  |  end. 

A. — Vouchsafe,   0   Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  [ 
without  sin.  |j 
O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us ;  have  |  mercy  | 
upon  ]  us. 

O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  as  our  [ 

trust  is  in  |  Thee.  || 
O  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted,  let  me   | 

never  |  be  con-  |  founded.     Amen. 

GLORIA  IX  EXCELSIS. 


/^LORY  be  to  I  God  on  j  high,  ||  and  on  earth 
^  peace,  good- 1  will  toward  |  men.  We  praise 
Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  we  j  worship  |  Thee,  ||  we 
glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to  |  Thee  for  |  Thy 
great  j  glory. 

2—0  Lord  God  heavenly  |  King,  ||  God  the  | 
Father  |  Al-  |  mighty.  O  Lord,  the  Only-begot- 
ten Son,  Je-sus  |  Christ;  ||  O  Lord  God,  Lamb  of 
God,  |  Son  |  of  the  |  Father. 

3. — That  takest  away  the  |  sins  of  the  [  world, 
|]  have  mercy  |  upon  |  us.     Thou  that  takest  away 


118     KYRIE— SANCTUS— NUNC  DIMITTIS. 

the  |  sins  of  the  |  world,  ||  receive  our  ]  prayer. 
Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  |  God  the  ] 
Father,  ||  have  mercy  |  upon  us. 

4. — For  Thou  |  only  art  |  holy;  ||  Thou  |  only 
|  art  the  |  Lord.  Thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  | 
Holy  |  Ghost,||  art  most  high  in  the  |  glory  of  | 
God  the  |  Father.! |     A-  |  men. 

KYRIE. 

[  ORD,  have  mercy  |  upon  us.  j|  Christ,  have 
*^  mercy  |  upon  us.  I|  Lord,  have  mercy  | 
upon  us. 

SANCTUS. 

IJ  OLY,  Holy,  Holy  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth  lleavii 
*•*  and  earth  are  .full  of  Thy  Glory,  llosanna, 
Hosanna,  llosanna,  in  the  Highest.  Blessed  is 
He,  Blessed  is  He,  Blessed  is  He  that  comet h 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord.  Hosanna,  Hosanna, 
Hosanna,  in  the  highest. 

NUNC  DIMITTIS. 

T  ORD,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy.  servant  de  |  part 
•^      in  |  peace,  1 1  ac  |  cording  |  to  Thy  |  Word ; 

For  |  mine  |  eyes  ||  have  |  seen  |  Thy  sal-  |  ra- 
tion. 


AGXUS  DEI— VEXITE  EXULTEMUS.      119 

Which  Thou  hast  pre  j  pared  |'j  before  the  | 
face  of     all     people; 

A  light  to  |  lighten  the  |  Gentiles;  j|  and  the 
glory  |  of  Thy  j  people  |  Israel. 

AGXUS  DEL 

r\  CHRIST,  thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away 
^  the  sin  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us !  O 
Christ,  thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the 
sin  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us!  O 
Christ,  thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the 
sin  of  the  world,  grant  us  thy  peace!  Amen, 
Amen. 

VEXITE  EXULTEMUS. 

C\  COME,  let  us  sing  j  unto,  .the  |  Lord  [|  let 
^  us  make  a  joyful  noise  to  the  |  Rock  of  | 
our  Sal  |  vation. 

2  Let  us  come  before  His  presence  |  with 
thanks-  !  giving  |l  and  make  a  joyful  |  noise., 
unto  J  Him  with  |  psalms. 

3  For  the  Lord  is  a  |  great  |  God  ||  and  a  great 
|  King  a-  |  bove  all  j  gods. 

1  In  His  hand  are  the  deep  places  i  of  the  | 
earth  ,[  the  strength  of  the  \  hills  is  j  His  j  also. 


120  MAGNIFICAT. 


2  The  sea  is  His,  and  |  He  |  made  it  ||  and  His 
hands  |  formed  |  the  |  dry  |  land. 

3  O  come,  let  us  worship  |  and  bow  |  down  || 
let  us  kneel  be-  |  fore  the  |  Lord  our  |  Maker. 

1  For  He  |  is  our  |  God  ||  and  we  are  the  peo- 
ple of  His  pasture,  |  and  the  |  sheep  of.. His  \ 
hand. 

2  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son:  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost, 

3  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be:  world  without  end.     Amen. 


MAGNIFICAT. 

IV/TY:  soul  doth   magni-  |  fy    the  |  Lord;  ||  and 
•'•'■*■       my  spirit  hath  re-  |  joiced  in  |  God  my  | 

Savior. 

For:  He  |  hath  re-  |  garded  ||  the  low  es-  |  tato 
of  |  Ilis  hand-  |  maiden. 

For:  behold,  |  from  hence-  |  forth  ||  all  gencr-  | 
ations.  .shall  |  call  me  |  blessed. 

For:  Tie  thai  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  great 
|  things:  ||  and  |  holy  |  is  His  |  Name. 

And:  His  mercy  is  on  |  them  that  |  fear  Him, 
|j    from  gencr-  |  aticm..to  |  geiUT-  |  ation. 


BEXEDICTUS.  121 


He:  hath  showed  strength  |  with  His  |  arm:  j] 
He  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagin-  j 
ation  j  of  their  [  hearts. 

He:  hath  put  down  the  mighty  |  from  their  | 
seats,| |  and  exalted  j  them  of  |  low  de-  |  gree. 

He:  hath  filled  the  hungry  |  with  good  |- things, 
||  and  the  rich  He  |  hath  sent  |  emp-  |  ty..a-  | 
way. 

He:  hath  holpen  His  |  servant  !  Israel,  ||  in  re  | 
membrance  |  of  His  |  mercy : 

As:  He  spake  [  to  our  '  fathers,  ||  to  Abraham, 
and  |  to  his  j  seed,  for-  |  ever. 


BEXEDICTUS. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  |  Isra-  |  el; 
For  He  hath  visited  |  and  re-  \  deemed  His  j 
people ; 

And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  sal-  |  vation  |  for 

us, 
In  the  house  |  of  His  |  servant  j  David; 

As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  |  holy  |  Proph- 
ets, 
Which  have  been  |  since  the  |  world  be-  j  gan : 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  I  ene-  |  mies, 
And  from  the  hand  of  |  all  that  |  hate —  |  us : 


122  BENEDICTUS. 


To  perform  the  mercy  promised  |  to  our  |  fath- 
ers, 
And  to  remember  His  |  holy  |  cove-  |  nant : 

The  oath  which  He  sware  to  our  [  father  [  Abra- 
ham, 
That  He  would  |  grant —  |  unto  |  us : 

That  wc,  being  delivered   out   of  the  hand.. of 

our  |  ene-  |  mies, 
Might  |  serve  Him  |  without  |  fear, 

In  holiness  and  righteousness  be-  |  fore —  |  Him, 
All  the  |  days —  |  of  our  |  life. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  |  to  the  |  Son, 
And  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  |  ever  | 

shall  be, 
World  |  without  |  end.  .1-  \  men. 


Cbc  Litany. 

Minister.     Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Cong.    Lord,  hare  mercy  upon  us. 

M. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

C. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

M. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

C. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

M. 

0  Christ,  hear  us. 

C. 

0  Christ,  hear  us. 

M. 

0  God,  the  Father  in  heaven; 

C. 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

:\i. 

0  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world; 

c. 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

M. 

0  God,  the  Holy  Ghost; 

C. 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

M. 

Be  gracious  unto  us. 

C. 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

124  LITANY 


M.     Be  gracious  unto  us. 
C.    Help  us,  good  Lord. 

M.     From  all  sin; 
From  all  error; 
From  all  evil: 

C.    Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

M.     From  the  crafts  and  assaults  of  the  devil ; 

From  sudden  and  evil  death; 

From  pestilence  and  famine; 

From  war  and  bloodshed; 

From  sedition  and  rebellion; 

From  lightning  and  tempest ; 

From  all  calamity  by  fire  and  water ; 

And  from  everlasting  death; 

C.     Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

M,     By  the  mystery  of  Thy  holy  Incarnation; 
By  Thy  holy  Nativity; 

By  Thy  Baptism,  Fasting,  and  Temptat  ion ; 
By  Thine  Agony  and  Bloody  Sweat; 
By  Thy  Cross  and  Passion; 
By  Thy  precious  Death  and  Burial; 
By  Thy  glorious  Resurrection  and  Ascension; 
And   by  the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  the 
( 'omforter: 


C.     Help  us,  good  Lord. 


LITANY.  125 


M.     In  all  time  of  tribulation 
In  all  time  of  our  prosperity; 
In  the  hour  of  death ; 
And  in  the  day  of  judgment: 

C.    Help  us,  good  Lord. 


M.     We  poor  sinners  do  beseech  Thee; 
C.     To  hear  us,  0  Lord  God. 

'M\  And  to  lead  and  govern  Thy  holy  Chris- 
tian Church; 

To  preserve  all  pastors  and  ministers  of  Thy 
Church  in  the  true  knowledge  and  understand- 
ing of  Thy  Word,  and  in  holiness  of  life ; 

To  put  an  end  to  all  schisms  and  causes  of  of- 
fence. 

To  bring  into  the  way  of  truth  all  such  as  have 
erred,  and  are  deceived; 

To  beat  down  Satan  under  our  feet; 

To  send  faithful  laborers  into  Thy  harvest; 

To  accompany  Thy  Word  with  Thy  Spirit  and 
grace ; 

To  raise  up  them  that  fall,  and  to  strengthen 
such  as  do  stand ; 

And  to  comfort  and  help  the  weak-hearted  and 
the  distressed: 

C.     JVe  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 


126  LITANY 


M.     To  give  to  all  nations  peace  and  concord; 

To  preserve  our  country  from  discord  and  con- 
tention; 

To  give  to  our  nation  perpetual  victory  over 
all  its  enemies ; 

To  direct  and  defend  our  President,  and  all  in 
authority ; 

And  to  bless  and  keep  our  magistrates,  and  all 
our  people : 

C.    We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

M.  To  behold  and  succor  all  who  are  in  dan- 
ger, necessity,  and  tribulation; 

To  protect  all  who  travel  by  land  or  water ; 

To  preserve  all  women  in  the  perils  of  child- 
birth; 

To  strengthen  and  keep  all  sick  persons  and 
young  children ; 

To  set  free  all  who  are  innocently  imprisoned ; 

To  defend  and  provide  for  all  fatherless  chil- 
dren and  widows ; 

And  to  have  mercy  upon  all  men: 

C.     We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

M.  To  forgive  our  enemies,  persecutors,  and 
slanderers,  and  to  turn  their  hearts; 

To  give  and  preserve  to  our  use  the  fruits  of 
the  earth; 

And  graciously  to  hear  our  prayers: 

C.     We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 


LITANY.  12- 


M.     0  Lord  Jesus  Christ, .Son  of  God; 
C.    We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us, 

M.     O  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin 
of  the  world; 

C.    Have  mercy  upon  us. 

M.     O  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin 
of  the  world; 

C.    Have  mercy  upon  us. 

M.     0  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin 
of  the  world; 

C.     Grant  us  Thy  peace. 

M.     O  Christ,  hear  us. 
C.     0  Christ,  hear  us. 

M.     Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
C.     Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

M.     Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
C.     Christ  have  mercy  upon  us. 

M.     Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

C.    Lord  have  mercy  upon  us.    Amen. 


F)yrrms* 


Opening  Service.  L.  m. 


DEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
*-*     Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 

2  His  sov'reign  power,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men; 

And  when  like   wandering  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

3  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 
Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame: 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 
High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise : 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 
Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love; 

Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  foiling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 


OPENING  SERVICE. 


7s. 


"PATHER,  bless  our  school  to-day; 
*-       Be  in  all  we  do  and  say ; 
Be  in  ev'ry  song  we  sing, 
Ev'ry  pray'r  to  Thee  we  bring. 

2  Jesus,  well-beloved  Son, 
May  Thy  will  by  us  be  done; 
Come  and  meet  with  us  to-day; 
Teach  us,  Lord,  Thyself,  we  pray. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  Mighty  power, 
Consecrate  this  Lord's  day  hour; 
Unto  us  Thine  unction  give; 
Touch  our  souls  that  we  may  live. 

8,-i 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father ! 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Son! 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit! 
Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  one. 

Glory,  glory, 
While  eternal  ages  run. 

2  Glory  be  to  Him  who  loved  us, 

Washed  us  from  each  spot    and   slain, 

Glory  be  to  Him  who  bought  us, 

Made  us  kings  with  Him   to  reign! 
Glory,  glory, 

To  tlic  Lanil)  that   once  was  slain. 

3  Glory  lo   the    Kin-   of  angels! 
(J lory  to  the  Church's  King! 


OPENING  SERVICE. 


Glory  to  the  King  of  nations! 
Heaven  and  earth  your  praises  bring; 

Glory,  glory, 
To  the  King  of  glory  bring. 

Glory,  blessing,  praise  eternal! 
Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sings, 
Honor,   riches,  power,  dominion! 
Thus  its  praise  creation  brings ; 

Glory,  glory, 
Glory  to  the  King  of  kings. 


L.  M. 


f   ORD  Jesus  Christ,  to  us  attend, 
*-^     Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  us  send, 
With  grace  to  rule  us  day  by  day, 
And  lead  us  in  true  wisdom's  way. 

2  Unseal  our  lips  to   sing  Thy   praise, 
Our  hearts  in  true  devotion  raise, 
Our  faith  increase,  and  'grant  us  light, 
That  we  may  know  Thy  name  aright; 

3  Until  we  join  the  hosts  that  cry, 
"Holy  art  Thou,  O  Lord  most  High!" 
And  'mid  the  light  of  that  blest  place 
Shall  gaze  upon  Thee  face  to  face. 

4  Glory  to  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One! 
To  Thee,  O  Holy  Trinity, 

Be  praise  throughout  eternity! 


OPENING  SERVICE. 


6s,  5s,  81. 


TJOLY  Spirit!  hear  us; 
■*• A     Help  us  while  we  sing ; 
Breathe  into  the  music 
Of  the  praise  we  bring. 
Holy  Spirit!  prompt  us 
When  we  kneel  to  pray; 
Nearer  come  and  teach  us 
What  we  ought  to  say. 

2  Holy  Spirit!  shine  Thou 
On  the  Book  we  read; 
Gild  its  holy  pages 
With  the  light  we  need. 
Holy  Spirit!  give  us 
Each  a  lowly  mind; 
Make  us  more  like  Jesus, 
Gentle,  pure  and  kind. 

3  Holy  Spirit!  brighten 
Little  deeds  of  toil ; 

And  our  playful  pastimes 
Let  no  folly  spoil. 
Holy  Spirit  !  keep  us 
Safe  from  sins  which  lie 
Hidden  by  some  pleasure 
From  our  youthful  eye. 

4  Tioly  Spirit  !  help  us 
Daily  by  Tliy  might. 
What  is  wrong  to  conquer 


OPENING  SERVICE. 


And  to  choose  the  right. 
Holy  Spirit!  hear  us, 
Help  us  while  we  sing; 
Breathe  into  the  music 
Of  the  praise  we  bring. 


L.  M. 


LI  OS  ANN  A  to  the  living  Lord! 
*  *     Hosanna  to  th'  incarnate  Word ! 
To  Christ,  Creator,  Savior,  King, 
Let  earth,  let  heav'n,  hosanna  sing. 

2  "Hosanna,  Lord!"  thine  angels  cry, 
"Hosanna,  Lord!"  Thy  saints  reply; 
Above,  beneath  us,  and  around, 
The  dead  and  living  swell  the  sound. 

3  O  Savior,  with  protecting  care,    ' 
Keturn  to  this,  Thy  house  of  pray'r, 
Assembled  in  Thy  sacred  name, 
Where  we  Thy  parting  promise  claim. 

4  Put  chiefest  in  our  cleansed  breast, 
Eternal,  bid  Thy  Spirit  rest, 

And  make  our  secret  soul  to  be 
A  temple  pure,  and  worthy  Thee. 

5  So,  in  the  last  and  dreadful  day, 

When  earth  and  Heav'n  shall  melt  away, 
Thy  flock,  redeemed  from  sinful  stain, 
Shall  swell  the  sound  of  praise  again. 


OPENING  SERVICE. 


7,  8,  8. 

BLESSED  Jesus,  at  Thy  word 
We  are  gathered  all  to  hear  Thee; 
Let  our  hearts  and  souls  be  stirred 
Now  to  seek  and  love  and  fear  Thee ; 
By  Thy  teachings  sweet  and  holy 
Drawn  from  earth  to  love  Thee  solely. 

All  our  knowledge,  sense  and  sight 
Lie  in  deepest  darkness  shrouded, 
Till  Thy  Spirit  breaks  our  night 
With  the  beams  of  truth  unclouded ; 
Thou  alone  to  God  canst  win  us, 
Thou  must  work  all  good  within  us. 


Glorious  Lord,  Thyself  impart! 

Light  of  Light,  from  God  proceeding, 

Open  Thou  our  ears  and  he;irt. 

Help  us  by  Thy  Spirit's  pleading, 

Hear  the  cry  Thy  people  raises, 

Hear  and     bless    our  prayers     and  praise 


1    Father,  Son  and   Holy  Ghost, 
Praise   to  Thee  and   adoration! 
Grant    that   we  Thy  word   ma.v  trust, 
And  obtain  true  consolation, 
While  wo  here  below  must,  wander, 
Till  we  sing  Thy  praises  yonder. 


OPENING  SERVICE. 


8  C.  M. 

POME,  thou  Desire  of  all  Thy  saints! 
^     Our  humble  strains  attend, 
While  with  our  praises  and  complaints, 
Low  at  Thy  feet  we  bend. 

2  How  should  our  songs,  like  those   above, 
With  warm  devotion  rise! 

How   should   our   souls,   on  wings   of   love, 
Mount  upward  to  the  skies! 

3  Come,  Lord !  Thy  love  alone  can  raise 
In  us  the  heavenly  flame ; 

Then  shall  our  lips  resound   Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  adore  Thy  name. 

4  Dear  Savior,  let  Thy  glory  shine, 
And  fill  Thy  dwellings  here, 
Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine 
A  Heaven  on  earth  appear.. 

5  Then  shall  our  hearts  enraptured  say, 
Come,  great  Redeemer !  come, 

And    bring    the    bright,    the   glorious   day, 
That  calls  Thy  children  home. 

9  8,  7,  4,  7. 
|N  Thy  name,  O  Lord,  assembling, 

1     We  Thy  children  now  draw  near; 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling ; 
Speak,  and  let  Thy  servants  hear, — 

Hear  with  meekness, 
Hear  Thy  word  with  godly  fear. 


OPENING  SERVICE. 


2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 
Help  us  give  them,  Lord,  to  Thee; 

In  Thy  service  hourly  strengthened, 
May  we  never  weary  be, 

Till  Thy  glory 
In  the  world  of  light  we  see. 

3  Then  in  worship  purer,  sweeter, 
Thee  Thy  children  will  adore, 
Tasting  joys  far  higher,  greater 
Than  were  e'er  conceived  before, 

Praising,  serving, 
Thee,  our  God,  for  evermore. 


10 


7,  8,  7,  7. 


[   IGIIT  of  Light,  enlighten  mo ! 
*-*     Now  anew  the  day  is  dawning, 
Sun  of  grace,  the  shadows  flee, 
Brighten  Thou  my  Sabbath  morning! 
With  Thy  joyous  sunshine  blest, 
Happy  is  my  day  of  rest. 

2  Kindle  Thou  the  sacrifice 
That  upon  my  lips  is  lying; 
Clear  the  shadows  from  mine  eves, 
That,  from  every  error  living. 
No  strange  fire  may   in  me  glow 
That  thine  altar  doth  not  know. 


OPENING  SERVICE. 


Rest  in  me  and  I  in  thee, 

Build  a  paradise  within  me; 

Oh.  reveal  thyself  to  me; 

Blessed  Love,  who  diedst  to  win  me: 

Fed  from  thine  exhaustless  urn, 

Pure  and  bright  my  lamp  shall  burn. 


11 


A  LL  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
•**     Who  hath  our  race  befriended ! 
To  us  no  harm  shall  now  come  nigh, 
The  strife  at  last  is  ended; 
God  showeth  His  good  will  to  men, 
And  peace  shall  reign  on  earth  again; 
O  thank  Him  for  His  goodness. 

We  praise,  we  worship  Thee,  we  trust, 

And  give  Thee  thanks  forever, 

O  Father,  that  Thy  rule  is  just, 

And  wise,   and  changes  never  : 

Thy  boundless  power  o'er  all  things  reigns, 

Done  is  whate'er  Thy  will  ordains : 

"Well  for  us  that  Thou  rulest! 

0  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  only  Son 
Of  God,  Thy  heavenly  Father, 
Who  didst  for  all  our  sins  atone 
And  the  lost  sheep  dost  gather, 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  on  high, 
From  out  our  depths,  we  sinners  cry, 
Have  mercy  on  us,  Jesus ! 


10  OPENING  SERVICE. 

4  O  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  precious  Gift, 
Thou  Comforter  unfailing, 
O'er  Satan's  snares  our  souls  uplift, 
And  let  Thy  power  availing. 
Avert  our  woes  and  calm  our  dread; 
For  us  the   Savior's  blood  was  shed, 
We  trust  in  Thee  to  save  us ! 


12 


7,  7,  7,  5. 
C*  OD  of  pity,  God  of  grace ; 
^*     When  we  humbly  seek  thy  face, 
Bend  from  heav'n,  thy  dwelling-place ; 
Hear,  forgive  and  save. 

2  When  we  in  Thy  temple  meet, 
Spread  our  wants  before  Thy  feet, 
Pleading  at  the  mercy-seat : 
Look  from  heav'n  and  save. 

,°>  When   Thy  love  our  hearts  shall  fill, 
And  we  long  to  do  Thy  will, 
Turning  to  Thy  holy  hill: 
Lord,  accept  and  save. 

4  Should  we  wander    from  Thy  fold, 
And  our  love  to  Thee  grow  cold, 
With  a  pitying  eye  behold: 
Lord,  forgive  and  save. 

5  And   whaleYr   our   cry    may    be, 

When  we  lift  our  hearts  t<>  Thee, 

lrrom  our  burden  sot    us  free: 
Hear,  forgive  and  save. 


OPENING  SERVICE.  11 


13 


14 


S.  M. 


TI7ITPI  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 
^  "       To  those  bright  realms  above, 
That  glorious  temple  in  the  skies, 
Where  dwells  eternal  Love. 

2  Before  Thy  throne  we  bow, 
O  Thou  almighty  King; 

Here  we  present  the  solemn  vow, 
And  hymns  of  praise  we  sing. 

3  While  in  Thy  house  we  kneel, 
With  trust  and  holy  fear, 

Thy  mercy  and  Thy  truth  reveal 
And  lend  a  gracious  ear. 

4  Lord,  teach  our  hearts  to  pray 
And  tune  our  lips  to  sing; 

Nor  from  Thy  presence  cast  away 
The  songs  and  prayers  we  bring. 


PRACIOUS  Spirit,  Dove  Divine! 
*-*     Let  Thy  light  within  me  shine; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 
Fill  me  with  Thy  heav'nly  love. 

2  Speak  Thy  pardoning  grace  to  me, 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  His  precious  blood. 


12 


OPENING  SERVICE. 


3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart ; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
Dwell  Thyself  within   my  breast, 
Earnest  of  eternal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  Thee  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way: 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine, 
Keep  me,  Lord,  forever  Thine. 


15 


f  ORD,  we  come  before  thee  now, 
*-J     At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow; 
O,  do  not  our  suit  disdain ; 
Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  in  vain  ? 

2  Lord,  on   Thee  our   souls  depend; 
In   compassion  now   descend ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  thy  rich  grace] 
Tunc  our  lips  to  sing-  Thy  praise. 

3  Send  some  message  from  Thy  Word, 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford ; 

Let  Thy  Spirit  now  impart 
Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 


7s. 


4  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn; 
Let  the   time   <>f  joy   return; 
Those   lli:it    arc  c;isl    down   lift   up; 
Make  them  Strong  in   faith  and   hope. 


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5  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee,  a  gracious  God,  and  kind: 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free; 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  Thee. 


16 


17 


L.  M. 


A  SSEMELED  in  our  school  once  more, 
**     O  Lord,  Thy  blessing  wc  implore ; 
We  meet  to  read,  and  sing,  and  pray ; 
Be  with  us  then  through  this  Thy  day. 

2  Our  fervent  prayer  to  Thee  ascends, 
For  parents,  teachers,  foes  and  friends; 
And  when  we  in  Thy  house  appear, 
Help  us  to  worship  in  Thy  fear. 

3  When  we  on  earth  shall  meet  no  more, 
]\Iay  we  above  to  glory  soar; 

And  praise  Thee  in  more  lofty  strains, 
Where  one  eternal  Sabbath  reigns. 


Closing  Service. 


9,8,! 

f^OD  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again; 
^*     By  His  counsels,  guide,  uphold  you, 
With  His  sheep  securely  fold  you, 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again. 


14  CLOSING  SERVICE. 

Chorus : 

Till  we  meet,  Till  we  meet, 
Till  we  meet  at  Jesus'  feet ; 
Till  we  meet,  Till  we  meet, 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again. 

2  God  be  with  you  till  we  moot  again, 
'Neath  his  wings  securely  hide  you; 
Daily  manna  still  divide  you, 

God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again. 

3  God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again, 
When  life's  perils  thick  confound  you ; 
Put  His  arms  unfailing  round  you, 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again. 

4  God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again, 
Keep  love's  banner  floating  o'er  you; 
Smite   death's    threatening  wave  before  you. 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again. 


18 


L.  M. 


"niSMTSR  us  with  Thy  blessing.  Lord; 
*-*      Help  us  to  feed  upon  Th.v  word; 
All  that  lias  been  nniiss,  forgive, 
And  let  Thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  wo  are  guilty,,  Thou  art  good; 
Wash    all   our   works    in   Je$U$!  blood ; 
Give  every  burdened  soul   deleave, 
And  bid  i|s  all  depart  in  peace- 


19 


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CLOSING  SERVICE.  15 

8,7. 
EAV'NLY  Father,  grant  thy  blessing 


On  the  teaching  of  this  day 
That  our  hearts,  Thy  fear  possessing, 
May  from  sin  be  turned  away. 

2  Have  we  wandered?  oh,  forgive  us, 
Have  we  wished  from  truth  to  rove? 
Turn,  oh,  turn  us,  and  receive  us, 
And  incline  us  Thee  to  love. 


20 


ONCE  more,  before  we  part, 
^     Oh,  bless  the  Savior's  name! 
Let  every  tongue  and  every  heart 
Adore  and  praise  the  same. 

2  Lord,  in  Thy  grace  we  came, 
That  blessing  still  impart; 

We  met  in  Jesus'  sacred  name, 
In  Jesus'  name  we  part. 

3  Still  on  Thy  holy  Word 
Help  us  to  feed  and  grow, 

Still  to  go  on  to  know  the  Lord, 
And  practice  what  we  know. 

4  Now,  I/ord,  before  we  part, 
Help  us  to  bless  Thy  name: 

Let  every  tongue  and  every  heart 
Adore  and  praise  the  same. 


S.  M. 


16  CLOSING  SERVICE. 

21  L.  M. 

A  LMIGHTY  Father,  bless  the  word 
•**     Which    thro'    Thy   grace    wo    now    have 

heard ; 
O  may  the  precious  seed  take  root, 
Spring  up  and  bear  abundant  fruit. 

2  We  praise  Thee  for  the  means  of  grace, 
Thus  in  Thy  courts  to  seek  Thy  face. 
Grant,  Lord,  that  we  who  worship  here 
May  all,  at  last,  in  Heaven  appear. 


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22 


7s,  81. 


r  ex  Thy  blessing  now  attend  us, 

■'-'     Loving  Savior,  to  each  home; 

From  all  danger  Thou  defend  us, 

Till  again  we  hither  come. 

With  Thy  rod  and  staff  bo  near  us, 

Lest  we  follow  ways  of  sin; 

With  Thy  gracious  presence  cheer  us, 

Cleanse  our  hearts  and  dwell  therein. 

Make  us  patient,  meek  and  lowly, 
Make  us  slum    the  ways  of  strife; 
Keep  us  in  (he  path  of  duty, 
Steadfast    in    the    Christian    life. 
Thus  w.'M  follow  Thee,  dear  Savior, 
Till  we've  crossed  life's  stormy  sea 
And  will)  all  rI  ny  faithful  children 
Thou  (Inst  call  us  home  to  Thee. 


CLOSING  SERVICE.  17 


23 


24 


8,  7,  4, 

T   ORD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
^     Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ! 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace. 

| :  O  refresh 
Trav'ling  thro'  this  wilderness. 

Thanks  we  give  and  adoration 
For  Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound, 

May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound: 

! :  May  Thy  presence  :| 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given 
Da  from  earth  to  call  away, 

Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 

! :  May  we,  ready,  : 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 

8, 

IJEAV'XLY  Father,  send  Thy  blessing 
-*--*■     On  Thy  children  gathered  here, 
May  they  all,  Thy  Xame  confessing, 
Be  to  Thee  forever  dear. 

2  May  they  be  like  Joseph,  loving, 
Dutiful,  and  chaste,  and  pure; 
And  their  faith,  like  David,  proving, 
Steadfast  unto  death  endure. 


18  CLOSING  SERVICE. 

3  Holy  Savior,  Who  in  meekness 
Didst  vouchsafe  a  child  to  be, 

Guide  their  steps  and  help  their  weakness, 
Bless  and  make  them  like  to  Thee. 

4  Spread  Thy  golden  pinions  o'er  them, 
Holy  Spirit,  from  above; 

Guide    them,    lead    them,    go    before  them, 
Give  them  peace,  and  joy,  and  love. 

5  Temples  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 
May  they  with  Thy  glory  shine, 
And  immortal  bliss  inherit, 
And  for  evermore  be  Thine. 


25 


7s. 


|70R  a  season  called  to  part, 
-*-       Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  everprescnt  Friend. 

2  Jesns,    hear    our   humble    prayer: 
Tender  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheep, 
Let  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

,'>   \Yh;il    we  each  have  now  been  taught, 
Let  our  memories  retain: 

May   we,    if  WQ  live,   be  brought 
I  [ere  t<»  meet   in  peaee  again. 


CLOSING  SERVICE).  19 

4  Then,  if  Thou  instruction  bless, 
Songs  of  praises  shall  be  given ; 
We'll  our  thankfulness  express, 
Here  on  earth  and  when  in  Heaven. 

5  Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  Heaven, 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise; 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 

Glory  through  eternal  days. 


26 


8,7. 

IVjAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Savior, 
*■**■     And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 
With  each  other  and   the   Lord, 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 


27 


ABIDE,  O  dearest  Jesus, 
-**     Among  us  with  Thy  grace, 
That  Satan  may  not  harm  us, 
Nor  we  to  sin  give  place. 

2  Abide,  O  dear  Redeemer, 
Among  us  with  Thy  Word, 
And  thus  now  and  hereafter 
True  peace  and  joy  afford. 


20  MORNING. 


3  Abide  with  heavenly  brightness 
Among  us,  precious  Light; 
Thy  truth  direct,  and  keep  us 
From  error's  gloomy  night. 

4  Abide  with  richest  blessings 
Among  us,  bounteous  Lord; 
Let  us  in  grace  and  wisdom 
Grow  daily  through  Thy  Word. 

5  Abide  with  Thy  protection 
Among  us,  Lord  our  Strength; 
Lest  world  and  Satan  fell  us, 
And  overcome  at  length. 

6  Abide,  O  faithful  Savior, 
Among  us  with  Thy  love, 
Grant  steadfastness,  and  help  us 
To  reach  our  home  above. 


Morning, 

28  ii,  ii,  ii,  5. 

"DEIIOLT),  the  shade  of  night  is  now 

^      receding. 

Kindling  with  splendors  fair  the  dawn  is 

glowing, 
With  fervent  hearts,  oh,  let  us  all  implore 

Him, 

Kuler  Almighty. 


MORNING.  21 


2  That  He,  our  God,  will  look  on  us  in  pity, 
Send  strength  for  weakness,  grant  us  His 

salvation, 
And  with  a    Father's  pure    affection   give  us 
Glory  eternal. 

3  This  grace,  oh,  grant  us,  Godhead 

Ever-blessed, 
Of  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost  in  union, 
Whose  praises  be  through  earth's  most  distant 

regions 

Ever  sounding! 


29 


C.  M. 

"VTOW  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright, 
-^      Once  more  to  God  we  pray, 
That  He,  the  uncreated  Light, 
May  guide  our  souls  this  day. 


2  No  sinful  word,  no  deed  of  wrong, 

Nor  thoughts  that  idly  rove; 
But  simple  truth  be  on  our  tongue, 
And  in  our  hearts  be  love. 

3  And  while  the  hours  in  order  flow, 

O  Christ,  securely  fence 
Our  gates  beleaguered  by  the  foe, 
The  gate  of  every  sense. 


22  MORNING. 


4  And  grant  that  to  Thine  honor,  Lord, 
Our  daily  toil  may  tend: 
That  we  begin  it  at  Thy  Word, 
And  in  Thy  favor  end. 


30 


7s. 

JESUS,  holy,  undented, 
J      Listen  to  a  little  child; 
Thou  hast  sent  the  glorious  light, 
Chasing  far  the  silent  night. 

2  Thou  hast  sent  the  sun  to  shine 
O'er  this  glorious  world  of  Thine; 
Warmth  to  give,  and  pleasant  glow, 
On  each  tender  flower  below. 

3  Now  the  little  birds  arise, 
Chirping  gayly  in  the  skies; 
Thee  their  tiny  voices  praise 
In  the  early  songs  they  raise. 

4  Thou,  by  Whom  the  birds  are  fed, 
Give  to  me  my  daily  bread; 

And  Thy  Holy  Spirit  give, 
Without  Whom  [  cannot  live. 

5  Make  me,  Lord,  obedient,  mild, 
As  becomes  a  little  child; 

All  day  long,  in  every  way, 
Teach  me  what  to  do  and  say. 


MORNING                                    23 

6  Help  me  never  to  forget 

That  in  Thy  great  Book  is  set 
All  that  children  think  and  say, 
For  the  awful  Judgment  Day. 

7  Let  me  never  say  a  word 

That  will  make  Thee  angry,  Lord, 
Help  me  so  to  live  in  love, 
As  Thine  Angels  do  above. 

8  Make  me,  Lord,  in  work  and  play, 
Thine  more  truly  every  day; 
And  when  Thou  at  last  shalt  come, 
Take  me  to  Thy  heavenly  Home. 

31                                                                                   7,6. 

DEFRESHED  by  gentle  slumbers, 
*-*•     From  care  and  sorrow  free, 
Our  hearts  in  tuneful  numbers 
Sing  praise,  0  Lord,  to  Thee. 

2  Thou  spreadest  joy  and  blessing, 
Thou  Source  of  ev'ry  good ; 
Then  hear  us,  Thee  addressing 
In  songs  of  gratitude. 

3  Oh,  may  we,  ceasing  never, 
Extol  Thee  all  our  days ; 
Our  heart  and  life  be  ever 

An  endless  song  of  praise. 

24                                   MORNING. 

32 

G,  5. 

TN  the  early  morning, 
*     With  the  sun's  first  rays, 
All  God's  little  children 
Thank,  and  pray,  and  praise. 

2  I  too  thanks  would  offer, 
Jesus,   Shepherd  dear, 
For  Thy  tender  pasture, 
For  Thy  guiding  care. 

3  And  I  would  implore  Thee, 
Be  with  me  this  day. 
Lest  I  from  Thee  wander, 
Into  danger  stray. 

4  If  Thou  dwell  within  me, 
Fvil  far  must  go, 
And  I  shall  he  tasting 
Bliss  that  angels  know. 

5  Tn  the  hush  of  evening, 
With  the  sun's  last  rays. 
All  Cod's  little  children 

Thank,  and  pray,  and  praise. 

G  Always  in  Thy  keeping, 
flcsus.  Savior  dear, 
Whether   waking,   sleeping, 
Thine  we  children  are. 

MORNING.  25 


33  8, 

D  RAISE  the  Lord!:|  The  sun  of  morning 
*        Wakes  the  slumb'ring  plains  again; 
All  the  earth  to  life  returning 
Lifts  to  God  a  joyful  strain. 

2  | :  Praise  the  Lord !  :|  The  dewy  flowers 

Bloom  the  praises  of  the  King; 
Heights,  and  fields,  and  leafy  bowers 
Ring  with  gladdest  carolling. 

3  | :  Praise  the  Lord!  :]  From  hills  and 

mountains 
Sounds  aloud  the  thankful  lay. 
Stir,  my  soul,  thy  nobler  fountains, 
Bless  the  Lord  for  new-born  day. 


L.  M. 


34 

AWAKE  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  All  praise  to  Thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept: 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake ! 

3  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew; 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 


26  MORNING. 


4  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say; 

That    all   my   powers,    with    all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

5  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below, 
Praise  Him,  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 


35 


7s,  (il. 


PV'RY  morning  mercies  new 
*-*     Fall  as  fresh  as  morning  dew; 

Ev'ry  morning  let  ns  pay 
Tribute  with  the  early  day; 
For  Thy  mercies,  Lord,  are  sure, 
Thy  compassion  doth  endure. 

2  Still    the  greatness  of   Thy   love 
Daily  doth  our  sins  remove; 
Daily,    fat    as    east     from    west. 
Lifts    the   burden    from   the  breast; 
(Jives  nnbought,  to  those  who  pray. 
Strength  to  stand  in  evil  day. 

3  Let  our  prayers  each  morn  prevail, 
That  these  gifts  may  never  fail; 
And,  as  we  confess  the  sin 

And    the   tempter's  power  within, 
Feed  ns  with  the   Bread  of  Life, 
Fit  ns   for  our  daily  strife. 


MORNING. 

27 

4  As  the  morning-  light  returns, 
As  the  sun  with  splendor  burns, 
Teach  us  still  to  turn  to  Thee, 
Ever   blessed  Trinity, 
With  our  hands  our  hearts  to  raise, 
In  unfailing  prayer  and  praise. 

36 

6,  5. 

OEE  the  shining  dewdrops 
^     On  the  flowers  strewed, 
Proving  as  they  sparkle, 
"God  is  ever  good!" 

2  See  the  morning  sunbeams 
Lighting  up  the  wood, 
Silently  proclaiming 
"God  is  ever  good." 

3  Hear  the  mountain  streamlet, 
In  its  solitude, 
With  its  ripple  saying 
"God  is  ever  good." 

4  In  the  leafy  tree-tops, 

Where  no  fears  intrude, 
Merry  birds  are  singing    ' 
"God  is  ever  good." 

5  He  who  came  to  save  us, 
Shed  His  precious  blood; 
Better  things  it  speaketh 
"God  is  ever  good." 

28  MORNING. 


G  Bring,  my  heart,  Thy  tribute, 
Songs  of  gratitude ; 
All  things  join  to  tell  us 
"God  is  ever  good." 


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C.  M. 


M 


Y  God,  my  King, 

Thy  praise  I'll  sing; 
My  heart  is  all  Thine  own; 
My  highest  powers, 
My  choicest  hours, 
I  yield  to  Thee  alone. 

My   voice,    awake. 

Thy  part  to  take. 
My  soul  the  concert  join, 

Till  all  around 

Shall  catch  the  sound, 
And  mix  their  hymns  with  mine. 

"But  man  is  weak 

Thy  praise  to  speak; 
Your  God,  ye  angels  sing: 

'Tis  yours  to   sec. 

More  near  than  we, 
The  glories  of  our  King. 

His  truth  and  grace 

Fill    time   and    space, 
As  large  1 1  is  honors  be  ; 
Till  all   th.it   live 

Their  homage  give. 
And  praise  my  God  with  me. 


MORNING.  29 


38 


T 


CM. 

'HE  morning  bright, 
With  rosy  light, 
Hath  waked  me  from  my  sleep ; 
Father,  I  own 
Thy  love  alone, 
Thy  little  one  doth  keep. 

All  through  the  day, 

I  humbly  pray, 
Be  Thou  my  Guard  and  Guide; 

My  sins  forgive, 

And  let  me  live, 
Blest  Jesus,  near  Thy  side. 

O  make  Thy  rest 

Within  my  breast, 
Great  Spirit  of  all  grace; 

Make  me  like  Thee, 

Then  shall  I  be 
Prepared  to  see  Thy  face. 

To  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  One, 
Great  God  whom  I  adore, 

All  glory  be, 

My  God,  to  Thee, 
Both  now,  and  evermore. 


30  MORNING. 


39  iij  10. 

OTILL  still  with  Thee,  when  purple  morning 
^     breaketh, 

When  the  bird  waketh  and  the  shadows  flee  ; 
Fairer  than  morning,  lovelier  than  the  daylight, 
Dawns  the  sweet  consciousness,  I  am  with 
Thee ! 


2  Alone  with  Thee,  amid  the  mystic  shadows, 
The  solemn  hush  of  nature  newly  born; 
Alone  with  Thee,  in  breathless  adoration, 
In  the  calm  dew  and  freshness  of  the  morn. 

3  When  sinks  the  soul,  subdued  by  toil,  to  slumber, 
Its  closing  eye  looks  up  to   Thee  in  prayer; 
Sweet  the  repose  boneathThy  wings  o'ershading, 
But  sweeter  still,  to  wake  and  find  Thee  there. 

4  So  shall  it  be  at  last,  in  that  bright  morning, 
When  the  soul  wakot  h,  and  life's  shadows  Hoc  ; 
Oh,  in  that  hour,  fairer  than  daylight  pawning, 
Shall  rise  the  glorious  thought,  I  am  with  Thee ! 


40 


C.  M. 


IVylY   Father}  Tor  another  night 
^*      Of  quiet  sleep  and   rest, 
FoT  all  the  joy  of  morning  light, 
Thy  holy  Name  be  blest.      Amen. 


EVENING.  31 


2  Xow  with  the  new-horn  day  I  give 

Myself  anew  to  Thee, 
That  as  Thou  wiliest  I  may  live. 
And  what  Thou  wiliest  be. 

3  Whate'cr  I  do,  things  great  and  small, 

Whate'er  I  speak  or  frame, 
Thy  glory  may  I  seek  in  all, 
Do  all  in  Jesus'  Name. 

4  My  Father,  for  His  sake  I  pray 

Thy  child  accept  and  bless ; 
And  lead  me  by  Thy  grace  to-day 
In  paths  of  righteousness. 


Gvening. 


41 


11,  11,  11,  5. 


NIGHT'S  shadows  falling  men  to  rest  are 
calling ; 
Rest  we,  possessing  heav'nly  peace  and 

blessing : 
This  we  implore  thee,  falling  down  before 
Thee, 
Great  King  of  Glory! 

O  Savior,  hear  us !  Son  of  God,  be  near  us ! 
Thine  angels  send  us ;  let  Thy  love  attend  us : 
He  nothing  feareth,  whom  Thy  presence 

cheereth, 

Light  his  path  cleareth. 


32  +•  EVENING. 


3  Be    near,  relieving  all    who  now  are 

grieving ; 
Thy  visitation  be  our  consolation: 
Oh,  hear  the  sighing  of  the  faint  and  dying; 

Lord,  hear  our  crying! 

4  Thou  ever   livest;   endless  life   Thou   givest; 
Thou  watch  art  keeping  oVr  Thy  faithful 

sleeping; 
In  Thy  clear  shining  they  are  now  reclining, 
All  care  resigning. 

5  O  Lord  of  Glory,  praise  wo  and  adore  Thee — 
Thee  for  us  given,  our  true  Hest  from 

Heaven ! 
Rest,  peace,  and  blessing,  we  are  now 
possessing, 
Thy  Name  confessing. 

42  ios 

A  BIDE  with  me!  fast  falls  the  eventide; 
■**     The  darkness  deepens,  Lord,  with  me 

abide ! 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  Hoc, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  O  abide  with  me! 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,   ils  glories  pa8B  away; 

Change  and  decay  in  nil  around  i  sec; 

()  Thou  who  changosl  not,  abide  with  me. 


EVENING.  33 


3  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour : 
What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's 

power  ? 
Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  O  abide  with  me  ! 

4  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless: 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting?  where,  grave,  thy 

victory  ?  ^ 

I  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me ! 


5  Hold  Thou  Thy  Cross  before  my  closing  eyes, 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the 

skies : 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain 

shadows  flee ! 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me ! 


43 


C.  M.  D. 


THE  shadows  of  the  evening  hours 
Fall  from  the  dark'ning  sky ; 
Upon  the  fragrance  of  the  flow'rs 

The  dews  of  evening  lie; 
Before  Thy  throne,  O  Lord  of  heav'n ! 

We  kneel  at  close  of  day! 
Look  on  Thy  children  from  on  high, 
And  hear  us  while  we  pray. 


34  EVENING, 


44 


The  sorrows  of  Thy  servants,  Lord! 

Oh,  do  not  Thou  despise : 
But  let  the  incense  of  our  prayers 

Before  Thy  mercy  rise. 
The  brightness  of  the  coming  night 

Upon  the  darkness  rolls; 
With  hopes  of  future  glory  chase 

The  shadows  from  our  souls. 

Slowly  the  rays  of  daylight  fade; 

So  fade  \tithin  the  heart 
The  hopes  in  earthly  love  and  joy 

That,  one  by  one,  depart; 
Slowly  the  bright  stars,  one  by  one, 

Within  the  heavens  shine; 
Give  us,  O  Lord !  fresh  hopes  in  heaven, 

x\nd  trust  in  things  divine. 

Let  peace,  O  Lord,  Thy  peace,  0  God, 

Upon  our  souls  descend ; 
From  midnight  fears,  and  perils,  Thou 

Our  trembling  hearts  defend. 
Give  us  a  respite  from  our  toil; 

Calm  and  subdue  our  woes; 
Through  the  long  day  wo  labor,  Lord, 

Oh,  give  us  now  repose. 

CAVIOB!  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
^     Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing; 

Thou  canst  save,  and  Thou  canst  heal. 


EVENING.  35 


2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  Thee  surround  us ; 
We  are  safe,  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee : 
Thou  art  He  Who,  never  weary, 
Watcheth  where  Thy  people  be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 


45 


6,5. 


"VTOW  the  day  is  over, 
-^      Xight  is  drawing  nigh, 
Shadows  of  the  evening 
Steal  across  the  sky. 

2  Jesus,  give  the  weary 

Calm  and  sweet  repose; 
With  Thy  tenderest  blessing 
May  our  eyelids  close. 

3  Grant  to  little  children 

Visions  bright  of  Thee; 
Guard  the  sailor  tossing 
On  the  deep  blue  sea. 


36  EVENING. 


4  Through  the  long  night-watches, 
May  Thine  angels  spread 
Their  white  wings  above  me, 
Watching  round  my  bed. 


5  When  the  morning  wakens, 
Then  may  I  arise, 
Pure  and  fresh  and  sinless 
In  Thy  holy  eyes. 


46 


CM. 


A  NOTIIER  day  has  passed  away, 
•L  *•     A  day  of  praise  and  prayer ; 
Then  come  my  soul,  thy  God  extol, 
And  own  thy  Savior's  care. 

2  Secure  from  harm,  Ilis  mighty  arm 

Has  led  me  through  the  day; 
And  from  above,  with  gifts  of  love, 
lie  cheered  me  on  my  way. 

3  Now,  as  of  old,  Tie  leads  ITis  fold 

On  meads  of  shady  green; 
While  on  His  breast,  in  sweetest  rest, 
The  ewe  and  lambkin  lean. 

4  Care  not,  says  He,  but  trust  in  me. 

And  I  will  care  for  you; 
My  faithfulness  and  kindnesses 
Are  every  morning  new. 


EVENING.  37 


5  O  bliss  divine,  that  Christ  is  mine, 
"Who  thus  attends  His  own! 
Then  come,  my  soul,  Thy  God  extol, 
And  make  His  praises  known. 


47 


"M"OW  the  light  has  gone  away, 
*•'  Savior,  listen  while  I  pray, 
Asking  Thee  to  watch  and  keep, 
And  to  send  me  quiet  sleep. 

2  Jesus,  Savior,  wash  away, 

All  that  has  been  wrong  to-day; 

Help  me  every  day  to  be 

Good  and  gentle,  more  like  Thee. 

3  Let  my  near  and  dear  ones  be 
Always  near  and  dear  to  Thee; 
O  bring  me  and  all  I  love 

To  Thy  happy  Home  above. 

4  Now,  my  evening  praise  I  give ; 
Thou  didst  die  that  I  might  live, 
All  my  blessings  come  from  Thee, 
O  how  good  Thou  art  to  me ! 

5  Thou  my  best  and  kindest  Friend, 
Thou  wilt  love  me  to  the  end! 
Let  me  love  Thee  more  and  more, 
Always  better  than  before. 


7s. 


38  EVENING. 


48  7,  7,  6,  8. 

"VTOW  rest  beneath  night's  shadows 

•*-^      Man,  beast,  town,  woods  and  meadows, 

The  world  in  slumber  lies; 

But  thou,  my  heart,  awake  thee, 

To  prayer  and  song  betake  thee, 

Let  praise  to  Thy  Creator  rise. 

2  O  sun,  where  art  thou  vanished? 
The  night  thy  reign  hath  banished, 
The  foe  of  day,  the  night. 
Farewell,  for  now  appeareth 
Another  Sun  and  cheereth 

My  heart — 'tis  Jesus  Christ  my  Light ! 

3  The  last  faint  beam  is  going, 
The  golden  stars  are  glowing 
In  yonder  dark-blue  deep; 
Such  is  the  glory  given. 
When  called  of  God  to  Heaven, 

On  earth  no  more  we  pine  and  weep. 

4  To  rest  my  body  hasteth. 
Aside  its  garments  easteth, 
Types  of  mortality; . 
These   I   put  off,  and  ponder 
How  Christ  shall  give  me  yonder 
A  robe  of  glorious  majesty. 


;> 


Ye  weary  limbs!  now  rest  you. 
For  toil  hath   sore   oppressed  you, 
And  quiet    sleep  ye  cr.-ive; 


EVENING.  39 


A  sleep  shall  once  o'ertake  you 
From  which  no  man  can  wake  you, 
In  your  last  narrow  bed — the  grave. 

Lord  Jesus,  who  dost  love  me, 

O  spread  Thy  wings  above  me, 

And  shield  me  from  alarm! 

Though   Satan  would  devour  me, 

Let  angel-guards  sing  o'er  me : 

"This  child  of  God  shall  meet  no  harm!" 

My  loved  ones,  rest  securely, — 

From  every  peril  surely 

Our   God  will  guard  your  heads. 

May  He  sweet  slumbers  send  you, 

And  bid  His  hosts  attend  you, 

And  golden-armed,  watch  o'er  your  beds ! 


49  8,  7. 

EAR  Thy  children,  gentle  Jesus, 

While  we  breathe  our  evening  prayer; 
Save  us  from  all  harm  and  danger, 
Take  us  'neath  Thy  sheltering  care. 


H 


2  Save  us  from  the  wiles  of    Satan, 
'Mid  the  lone  and  silent  night 
Sweetly  may  bright   guardian  angels 
Keep  us  'neath  their  watchful  sight. 


40  EVENING. 


3  Gentle  Jesus,  look  in  pity 

From  Thy  great  white  throne  above : 
All  the  night  Thy  care  is  watchful; 
Never  closed   Thine  eyes  of  love. 

4  Shades  of  evening  fast  are  falling, 
Day  is  fading  into  gloom; 

When  the  shades  of  death  fall  round  us 
Lead  Thy  ransomed  children  home. 


50 

'THE  day  is  done  ;— 
*       O  God  the  Son, 
Look  down  upon  Thy  little  one. 

2  O  Light  of  Light 
Keep  me  this  night, 

And  shed  round  me  Thy  presence  bright. 

3  I  need  not  fear 
If  Thou  art  near; 

Thou  art  my  Savior,  kind  and  dear. 

4  Thy  gentle  eye 
Is  ever  nigh, 

It  watches  me  when  none  is  by. 

5  Thy  loving  ear 
Is  ever  near 

Thy  little  children's  prayers  to  hear. 


4.  4,  8. 


EVENING.  41 


So  happily 
And  peacefully 
I  lay  me  down  to  rest  in  Thee. 

To  Father,  Son 
And  Spirit,  One 
In  heaven  and  earth,  all  praise  be  done. 


51 


L.  M. 

T   ORD  Jesus  Christ,  with  us  abide, 
^     For  round  us  falls  the  eventide; 

Nor  let  Thy  Word,  that  heav'nly  light, 

For  us  be  ever  veiled  in  night. 

2  In  these  last  days  of  sore  distress 
Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  true  steadfastness, 
That  pure  we  keep — till  life  is  spent — 
Thy  holy  Word  and  Sacrament. 

3  Lord  Jesus,  help,  Thy  Church  uphold, 
For  we  are  sluggish,  thoughtless,  cold ; 
Indue  Thy  Word  with  power  and  grace, 
And  spread  its  truth  in  every  place. 

4  0  keep  us  in  Thy  Word,  we  pray; 
The  guile  and  rage  of  Satan  stay; 
Unto  Thy  Church  grant,  Lord,  Thy  grace, 
Peace,  concord,  patience,  fearlessness. 

5  O  God !  how  sin's  dread  works  abound  I 
Throughout  the  earth  no  rest  is  found. 
And  wide  has  falsehood's  spirit  spread, 
And  error  boldlv  rears  its  head. 


42  EVENING. 


6  Those  haughty  spirits,  Lord,  restrain, 
That  fain  would  o'er  Thy  Christians  reign, 
And  always  set  forth  something  new, 
Devised  to  change  Thy  doctrine  true. 

7  And  as  the  cause  and  glory,  Lord, 
Are  Thine,  not  ours,  do  Thou  ati'ord 
Us  help  and  strength  and  constancy; 
With  all  our  heart  we  trust  in  Thee. 

8  A  trusty  weapon  is  Thy  Word, 

Thy  Church's  buckler,  shield  and  sword; 
Lord,   let  us  by  this  Word  abide, 
That  we  may  seek  no  other  guide. 

9  O  grant  that  in  Thy  holy  Word 
We  here  may  live  and  die,  dear   Lord, 
And  when  our  journey  endeth  here, 
Receive  us  into  glory  there. 


52 


7,  (i,  8,  8. 


'TMIE  day  is  past  and  over; 
*      All  thanks,  O  Lord,  to  Thee; 
I  pray  Thee  now  that  sinless 
The  hours  of  dark  may  be; 

()  .Icsus,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 

And  guard  mo  through  the  coining  night. 

2  The  joys  of  day  are  over; 
I     lift    my    heart    to    Thro, 

And  pray  Thee  that  offenceless 


EVENING.  43 


The  hours  of  gloom  may  be; 

O   Jesus,  make  their  darkness   light, 

And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night. 

Be  Thou  my  soul's  preserver, 

O  God,  for  Thou  dost  know 

How  many  are  the  perils 

Through  which  I  have  to  go; 

O  loving  Jesus,  hear  my  call, 

And  guard  and  save  me  through  them  all. 


5  3  6s,  6s,  81. 

"\I7ITILE  the  sun  is  shining 
*  *      Brightly  in  the  sky, 
Ere  the  rays  declining 

Tell  that  night  is  nigh; 
Ere  the  shadows  falling, 

Lengthen  on  our  way, 
Hark!  a  voice  is  calling, 

"Work  while  it  is  day." 


2  Work  for  God  in  Heaven, 

Seek  the  Savior's  Face, 
Plead  to  be  forgiven, 

Strive  to  grow  in  grace; 
Watch  against  temptation, 

Watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 
Each  in  his  own  station, 

"Work  while  it  is  day." 


44  EVENING, 


3  Work,  but  not  in  sadness, 

For  your  Lord  above; 
He  will  make  it  gladness 

With  His  smile  of  love. 
When  that  Lord  returning 

Knocketh  at  the  gate, 
Let  your  lights  be  burning, 

Be  like  men  who  wait. 

4  Happy  then  the  meeting, 

When  you  see  His  Face; 
Welcome  then  the  greeting 

From  the  Throne  of  grace- 
"Good  and  faithful  servant, 

Of  my  Father  blest, 
Now  your  work  is  ended, 

Enter  into  rest." 


54 


L.  M. 

ALL  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
^ *■     For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  Thine  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done: 
That  with  the  world,  myself  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  T  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed; 

To  die,  that  this  vile  body  may 
Kise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 


EVENING.  45 


4  O  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day, 
Forever  chase  dark  sleep  away, 

And   hymns  divine   with  angels   sing 
In  endless  praise  to  Thee,  my  King  ? 

5  Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 


55 


8,  7,  7. 


C  AVIOK,  now  the  day  is  ending, 
^     And  the  shades  of  ev'ning  fall; 
Let  the  Holy  Ghost,  descending, 

Bring  Thy  mercy  to  us  all. 
Set  Thy  seal  on  ev'ry  heart, 

Jesus !  bless  us  ere  we  part. 

Bless  the  Gospel-message,  spoken 
In  Thine  own  appointed  way; 

Give  each  longing  soul  a  token 
Of  Thy  tender  love  to-day. 

Set  Thy  seal  on  ev'ry  heart, 
Jesus!  bless  us  ere  we  part. 

Comfort  those  in  pain  and  sorrow, 
Watch  each  sleeping  child  of  Thine ; 

Let  us  all  arise  to-morrow 

Strengthened  by  Thy  grace  Divine ; 

Set  Thy  seal  on  every  heart, 
Jesus!  bless  us  ere  we  part. 


46  EVENING. 


Pardon  Thou  each  deed  unholy; 

Lord,  forgive  each  sinful  thought; 
Make  us  contrite,  pure,  and  lowly, 

By  Thy  great  example  taught: 
Set  Thy  seal  on  every  heart, 

Jesus !  bless  us  ere  we  part. 


56  10s. 

C  AVIOR,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name  we  raise 
W     With  one  accord  our  parting  hymn  of 

praise ; 
Once  more  we  bless  Thee  ere  our  worship 

cease, 
Then,  lowly  bending,  wait  Thy  word  of  peace. 

2  Grant  us  Thy  peace  upon  our  homeward  way; 
With  Thee  began,  with  Thee  shall  end  the  day ; 
Guard  Thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the  hearts 

from  shame, 
That  in  this  house  have  called  upon  Thy 
Name. 

3  Grant  us  Thy  pence,  Lord,  through  the 

coming  night, 
Turn  Thou  for  us  its  darkness   into  light; 
From  harm  and  danger  keep  Thy  ehildren 

free, 
For  dark  and  light,  arc  both  alike  to  Thee. 


EVENING.  47 


4  Grant  us  Thy  peace  throughout  our  daily  life, 
Our  balm  in  sorrow,  and  our  stay  in  strife; 
Then,  when  Thy  voice   shall  bid  our  conflict 

cease, 
Call  us,  O  Lord,  to  Thine  eternal  peace. 


57 


7s. 

COFTLY  now  the  light  of  day 
^     Fades  upon  my  sight  away ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  Thee. 

2  Thou,   Whose  all-pervading  eye 

Naught  escapes,  without,  within, 
Pardon  each  infirmity, 

Open  fault  and  secret  sin. 

3  Soon  for  me  the  light  of  day 

Shall  forever  pass  away; 
Then  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  Thee. 

4  Thou,  Who  sinless  yet  hast  known 

All  of  man's  infirmity, 
Then  from  Thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 


58 


8,  7. 


'TARRY  with  me,  O  my  Savior, 
*■      For  the  day  is  passing  by ; 
See  the  shades  of  evening  gather, 
And  the  night  is  drawing  nigh. 


48  LORD'S  DAY. 


2  Deeper,  deeper  grow  the  shadows, 
Paler  now  the  glowing  west, 

Swift  the  night  of   death   advances; 
Shall  it  be  the  night  of  rest? 

3  Let  me  hear  Thy  voice  behind  me, 
Calming  all  these  wild  alarms; 
Let  me,  underneath  my  weakness, 
Feel  the  everlasting  arms. 

4  Feeble,  trembling,  fainting,  dying, 
Lord,  I  cast  myself  on  Thee; 
Tarry  with  me  through  the  darkness; 
While  I  sleep,  still  watch  by  me. 

5  Tarry  with  me,  0  my  Savior! 
Lay  my  head  upon  Thy  breast 
Till  the  morning;  then  awake  me, — 
Morning  of  eternal  rest. 


Lord'9  Day. 


59 


IT  ALLELUIA!  Lord  our  voices 
■*-  *■     Rise  in  choral  strains  to  Thee. 
Son  of  man,  Thy  Church  rejoices 
In  her  weekly  jubilee! 

2  ITalleluia!  mercy  beaming 

Lights  the  path   that  leads  to  God; 
Herald-lips,  Divinely  teeming. 
Publish  blessings  bought  with  blood. 


8,7. 


LORD'S  DAY.  49 


3  Halleluia !   Savior  hear  us ; 
Downward  send  Thy  quickening  Dove; 
May  His  silver  pinions  bear  us 
To  the  realms  of  rest  and  love. 


60 


AGAIX  the  morn  of  gladness, 
The  morn  of  light  is  here; 
And  earth  itself  looks  fairer, 
And  heav'n  itself  more  near. 
The  bells,  like  angel  voices, 
Speak  peace  to  every  breast; 
And  all  the  land  lies  quiet 
To  keep  the  day  of  rest, 

Glory  be  to  Jesus! 

Let  all  his  children  say: 

He  rose  again,  He  rose  again, 

On  this  glad  day! 

2  Again.  O  loving  Savior, 
The  children  of  Thy  grace 
Prepare  themselves  to  seek  Thee 
Within  Thy  chosen  place. 

Our  song  shall  rise  to  greet  Thee 

If  Thou  our  hearts  wilt  raise; 

If  Thou  our  lips  wilt  open, 

Our  mouth  shall  show  Thy  praise. — Ref. 

3  The  shining  choir  of  angels 
That  rest  not  day  or  night, 

The  crowned  and  palm-decked  martyrs, 
The  saints  arrayed  in  white, 


50  LORD'S  DAY. 


The  happy  lambs  of  Jesus 
In  pastures  fair  above, — 
These  all  adore  and  praise  Him, 
Whom  we  too  praise  and  love. — Kef. 

4  The  Church  on  earth  rejoices 
To  join  with  these  to-day; 

In  every  tongue  and  nation 

She  calls  her  sons  to  pray; 

Across  the  northern  snow-fields, 

Beneath  the  Indian  palms, 

She  makes  the   same  pure   offering, 

And  sings  the  same  sweet  psalms. — Kef. 

5  Tell  out,  sweet  bolls,  11  is  praises; 
Sing,  children,  sing  His  name! 
Still  louder  and  still  further 
His  mighty  deeds   proclaim, 

Till  all  whom  Ho  redeemed 
Shall  own  Him  Lord  and  King, 
Till  every  knee  shall  worship 
And  every  tongue  shall  sing. — Kef. 


61 


7s,  Cs,  81. 


C\  DAY  of  rest  and  gladness! 
^     O  day  of  joy  and  light ! 
O  balm  of  care  and  sadness! 

Most  beautiful,  most  bright! 
On  Thee,  fehe  high  and  lowly, 

Through  ages  joined  in  tune, 
Sing  holy,  lioly,  holy, 

To  God  tbe  groat  Triune. 


LORD'S  DAY.  51 


2  On  Thee,  at  the  creation, 

The  light  first  had  its  birth ; 
On  Thee,  for  our  salvation, 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth ; 
On  Thee,  our  Lord,  victorious, 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven; 
And  thus   on   Thee,   most  glorious, 

A  triple  light  was  given. 

3  To-day,  on  weary  nations, 

The  heavenly  manna  falls; 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls, 
Where  Gospel  light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams, 
And  living  water  flowing 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

4  Xew  graces  ever  gaining 

On  this  our  day  of  rest, 
We  reach  the  Rest  remaining 

To  spirits  of  the  blest; 
To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father  and  to  Son; 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  Thee,  blest  Three  in  One. 


62 


L.  M.  61. 
^PHE  day  of  rest  once  more  comes  round, 
A      A  day  to  all  believers  dear; 
The  silver  trumpets  seem  to  sound, 


52  LORD'S  DAY. 


That  call  the  tribes  of  Israel  near; 
Ye  people  all,  obey  the  call, 
And  in  Jehovah's  courts  appear. 

Obedient  to  Thy  summons,  Lord, 
We  to  Thy  sanctuary  come; 
Thy  gracious  presence  here  afford, 
And  send  Thy  people  joyful  home; 
Of  Thee  our  King,  oh,  may  we  sing, 
And  none  with  such  a  theme  be  dumb. 

Oh,  hasten,  Lord,  the  day  when  those 
Who  know  Thee  here  shall  see  Thy  Face; 
When  suffering  shall  forever  close, 
And  they  shall  reach  their  destined  place ; 
Then  shall  they  rest,  supremely  blest, 
Eternal  debtors  to  Thy  grace. 


63 


S.  M, 

'THIS  is  the  day  of  light : 
*•      Let  there  be  light  to-day; 
O  Day-spring,  rise  upon  our  night, 
And  chase  its  gloom  away. 

2  This  is  the   day  of  rest : 
Our  failing  strength  renew; 
On    weary    brain    and    troubled   breast 
Shed  Thou  Thy  freshening  dew. 

o   This  is  the  day  of  peace: 
Thy  peace  our  spirits  fill; 
Bid  Thou  the  blasts  of  discord  cease, 
The  waves  of  strife  be  still. 


LORD'S  DAY.  53 


4  This  is  the  day  of  prayer : 

Let  earth  to  Heaven  draw  near; 
Lift  up  our  hearts  to  seek  Thee  there ; 
Come  down  to  meet  us  here. 

5  This  is  the  first  of  days : 

Send  forth  Thy  quickening  breath, 
And  wake  dead  souls  to  love  and  praise, 
0  Vanquisher  of  death. 

64  L.  M. 

'THIS  day  the  light,  of  heav'nly  birth, 
*      First  streamed  upon  the  new-born  earth ; 
0  Lord,  this  day  upon  us  shine, 
And  fill  our  souls  with  light  divine. 

2  This  day  the  Savior  left  the  grave, 
And  rose,  omnipotent  to  save: 

O  Jesus,  may  we  raised  be 

From  death  of  sin  to  life  in  Thee. 

3  This  day  the  Holy  Spirit  came, 
With  fiery  tongues   of  cloven  flame; 
O  Spirit,  fill  our  hearts  this  day 
With  grace  to  hear,  and  grace  to  pray. 

4  O  day  of  Light,  and  Life,  and  Grace ! 
From  earthly  toils  sweet  resting-place ! 
Thy  hallowed  hours,  best  gift  of  love, 
We  give  again  to  God  above. 


54  LORD'S  DAY. 


65  CM. 

"DLEST  day  of  God,  most  calm,  most  bright, 
*-*     The  first  and  best  of  days; 
The  laborer's  rest,  the  saint's  delight, 
The  day  of  prayer  and  praise ! 

2  My  Savior's  face  made  Thee  to  shine, 
His  rising  did  thee  raise ; 

This  made  Thee  heavenly  and  divine 
Beyond  the  common  days. 

3  The  first  fruits  oft  a  blessing  prove 
To  all  the  sheaves  behind; 

And  they  that  do  a  Sabbath  love, 
A  happy  week  shall  find. 

4  This  day  must  I  'fore  God  appear, 
For,  Lord,  the  day  is  Thine; 

O  let  mc  spend  it  in  Thy  fear, 
Then  shall  the  day  be  mine. 


66 


S.  M. 


CWEET  is  the  work,  O  Lord, 

^     Thy  glorious  name  to  sing; 

To  praise  and  pray — to  hear  thy  word. 

And  grateful  off'rings  bring. 

2   Sweet — at  the   dawning   light, 

Thy  boiHidlesa  lore  to  loll; 

And  when  approach  the  shades  of  night, 

Still  on  the  theme  bo  dwell. 


ADVENT.  55 


3  Sweet — on  this  day  of  rest, 
To  join  in  heart  and  voice, 

With  those  who  love  and  serve  Thee  best, 
And  in  Thy  name  rejoice. 

4  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy 
Be  every  Sabbath  given, 

That  such  may  be  our  blest  employ 
Eternally  in  Heaven. 


67 


S.M. 
^PlIIS  is  the  glorious  day, 
■*■       That  our  Redeemer  made; 
Let  us  rejoice,  and  sing,  and  pray, 
Let  all  the  church  be  glad. 

Hosanna  to  the  King 
Of  David's  royal  blood! 
Bless  Llim,  ye  saints!  He   comes,  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 

We  bless  Thy  Holy  Word, 
Which  all  this  grace  displays; 
And  offer  on  Thine  altar,  Lord! 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 


68 


Hdvetit* 


WATCHMAN,  tell  us  of  the  night, 
'■       What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
Trav'ler,  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 
See  that  glory-beaming  star ! 


7s,  81. 


56 


ADVENT. 


Watchman,  does  its  beauteous  ray 
Aught  of  joy  or  hope  foretell? 
Trav'ler,  yes:  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night : 
Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
Traveler,  blessedness  and  light, 
Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman,  will  its  beams  alone 

•    Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Traveler,  ages  are  its  own: 
See!  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth! 

3  Watchman  tell  us  of  the  night, 
For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
Traveler,  darkness  takes  its  flight, 
Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman,  let  thy  wanderings  cease; 
Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Traveler,  lo !  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
Lo!  the  Son  of  God  is  come! 


69 


8,  8,  6. 
I"  IFT  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates! 
*-^     Behold  the  King  of  glory  waits; 
The  King  of  kings  is  drawing  near, 
The  Savior  of  the  world  is  here; 
Life  and  salvation  he  doth  bring, 
WheiPefore  rejoice,  and  gladly  sing: 
We  praise  Thee,  Fftther,  now, 
Creator,  wise  art  Thou! 


ADVENT.  57 


2  The  Lord  is  just,  a  Helper  tried, 
Mercy  is  ever  at  His  side, 

His  kingly  crown  is  holiness, 

His  scepter,  pity  in  distress, 

The  end  of  all  our  woe  He  brings; 

Wherefore  the  earth  is  glad  and  sings : 

We  praise  Thee,  Savior,  now, 

Mighty  in  deed  art  Thou! 

3  O  blest  the  land,  the  city  blest, 
Where  Christ  the  Ruler  is  confessed ! 
O  happy  hearts  and  happy  homes 

To  whom  this  King  in  triumph  comes ! 
The  cloudless  Sun  of  joy  He  is, 
Who  bringeth  pure  delight  and  bliss. 
O   Comforter  divine, 
What  boundless  grace  is  Thine! 

4  Fling  wide  the  portals  of  your  heart ; 
Make  it  a  temple  set  apart 

From  earthly  use  for  heaven's  supply, 
Adorned  with  prayer,   and  love,  and   joy; 
So  shall  your  Sovereign  enter  in, 
And  new  and  nobler  life  begin; 
To  Thee,  O  God,  be  praise, 
For  word,  and  deed,  and  grace! 

5  Redeemer,  come !    I  open  wide 

My  heart  to  Thee ;  here,  Lord,  abide ! 
Let  me  Thy  inner  presence  feel, 
Thy  grace  and  love  in  me  reveal; 


58  ADVENT. 


Thy  Holy  Spirit  guide  us  on, 
Until  our  glorious  goal  be  won! 

Eternal  praise  and  fame 

We  offer  to  Thy  name. 


70 


Vs. 


CONS  of  men,  behold  from  far, 
**<  Hail  the  long  expected  star! 
Jacob's  star  that  gilds  the  night, 
Guides  bewildered  nature  right. 

2  Fear  not  hence  that  ill  should  flow, 
Wars  or  pestilence  below; 

Wars  it  bids  and  tumults  cease, 
Ushering  in  the  Prince   of  Peace. 

3  Mild  He  shines  on  all  beneath, 
Piercing  through  the  shade  of  death; 
Scattering  error's  wide-spread  night, 
Kindling  darkness  into  light. 

4  Nations  all,  far  off  and  near, 
Haste  to  see  your  God  appear! 
Haste,  for  Ilim  your  hearts  prepare, 
Meet  Him  manifested  there. 

5  Hero,  behold  the  "Day-spring  rise, 
Pouring  eyesight  on  your  eyes: 
God  in  His  own  light  survey, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 


ADVENT.  59 


6  Sing,  ye  morning  stars,  again! 
God  descends  on  earth  to  reign; 
Deigns  for  man  His  life  to  employ : 
Shout,  ye  sons  of  God,  for  joy. 


71 


C.  M. 


JOY  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come ! 
Let  earth  receive  her  King; 
Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heav'n  and  nature  sing. 


2  Joy  to  the  earth!  the  Savior  reigns! 
Let  men  their  songs  employ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 


3  No  more  let  sin  and  sorrow  grow, 
Nor  thorns  infest   the  ground; 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 


4  He    rules  the  world  with    truth  and  grace, 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 


60  ADVENT. 


72  l.  M.  61 

C\  COME,  0  come,  Emmanuel, 
^     And  ransom  captive  Israel, 
That  mourns  in  lonely  exile  here, 
Until  the  Son  of  God  appear. 
Rejoice!     Rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  Thee,  Q  Israel ! 

2  O  come,  Thou  Rod  of  Jesse,  free 
Thine  own  from  Satan's  tyranny; 
From  depths  of  hell  Thy  people  save, 

And  give  them  victory  o'er  the  grave. — Clio. 

3  O  come,  Thou  Day-Spring,  come  and  cheer 
Our  spirits  by  Thine  Advent  here: 

And  drive  away  the  shades  of  night, 

And  pierce  the  clouds  and  bring  us  light ! — Clio. 

4  O  como,  Tlion  Key  of  David  come, 
And  open  wide  our  heavenly  home : 
Make  safe  fcne  way  that  leads  on  high, 
And  close  the  path  to  misery. — Clio. 


73 


C.  M. 


"LfOSANNA!  Raise  bhe  pealing  hymn 
**■      To  David's  Son  and  Lord; 
Willi  cherubim  and  seraphim, 
Exalt  tli'  Incarnate  Word. 


ADVENT.  61 


2  Hosanna!   Lord,  our  feeble  tongue 

Xo  lofty  strains  can  raise; 
But  Thou  wilt  not  despise  the  young, 
Who  meekly  chant  Thy  praise. 

3  Hosanna!    Sov'reign,  Prophet,  Priest, 

How  vast  Thy  gifts,  how  free! 
Thy  Blood,  our  life;  Thy  Word,  our 
Thy  Xame,  our  only  plea,     [feast; 

4  Hosanna!    Once  Thy  gracious  ear 

Approved  a  lisping  throng; 
Be  gracious  still,  and  deign  to  hear 
Our  ever  grateful  song. 


74 

QX  Jordan's  banks  the  Herald's  cry 
^     Announces  that  the  Lord  is  nigh : 
Come  then  and  hearken,  for  he  brings 
Glad  tidings  from  the  King  of  kings. 

2  Then  cleansed  be  every  breast  from  sin, 
ITake  straight  the  way  for  God  within, 
And  let  us  all  our  hearts  prepare 

For  Christ  to  come  and  enter  there. 

3  For  Thou  art  our  Salvation,  Lord, 
Our  Refuge  and  our  great  Reward. 
Without   Thy  grace  our  life  must  fade, 
And  wither  like  a  flower  decayed. 


L.  M. 


62  ADVENT. 


4  Stretch    forth    Thy    hand,   to    health  restore, 
And  make  us  rise  to  fall  no  more : 

Once  more  upon  Thy  people  shine, 
And  fill  the  world  with  love  divine. 

5  To    Him    who    left    the    throne    of  Heaven 
To  save  mankind,  all  praise  be  given: 

Like  praise  be  to  the  Father  done, 
And  Holy  Spirit  Three  in  One. 


75 


7,  8,  7. 

COME,  Thou  precious  Ransom,  come ! 
Only  Hope  for  sinful  mortals; 
Come,  O  Savior  of  the  world! 
Open  are  to  Thee  all  portals; 
Come  in  wonted  suavity, 
Anxiously  we  wait  for  Thee. 

2  O  great  King  of  glory,  come! 
Let  me  be  Thy  living  temple; 
Enter  Thou  into  my  heart; 
Though  I  am  but  poor  and  simple, 
Yet  my  riches  then  shall  be, 
That  Thou  reignest,  Lord,  in  me. 

3  My  hosannas  and  my  palms 
Graciously  receive,  1  pray  Thee; 

Ever re,  as  best  I  can, 

Savior,  I  will  homage  pay  Thee, 
And  in  faith  I  will  embrace, 

Lord,  Thy  merit  through  Thy  grace. 


ADVENT.  63 


4  Hail!    Hosanna!    David's  Son, 
Help,  Lord,  hear  our  supplication! 
Let  Thy  kingdom,  scepter,  crown 
Bring  us  blessing  and  salvation, 
That  forever  we  may  sing: 
Hail !   Hosanna  to  our  King. 


76 


77 


8s,  7s,  81. 
r^OlLE,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus, 
^     Born  to  set  Thy  people  free ; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee : 
Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 
Hope  of  all  the  saints  Thou  art; 
Dear  Desire  of  ev'ry  nation; 
Joy  of  ev'ry  longing  heart. 

i  Born,  Thy  people  to  deliver; 
Born  a  child,  and  yet  a  King; 
Born  to  reign  in  us  forever, 
Now  Thy  precious  kingdom  bring : 
By  Thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 
Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone ; 
By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Raise  us  to  Thy  glorious  throne. 

C.  M. 
UARK  the  glad  sound!  the  Savior  comes, 
■*■-*•     The  Savior  promised  long; 
Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  ev'ry  voice  a  song. 


G4  CHRISTMAS, 


2  On  Him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 
Exerts  His  sacred  fire; 

Wisdom  and  might  and  zeal  and  love 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  prisoners  to  release, 
In  Satan's  bondage  held; 

The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 
To  clear  the  mental  ray, 

And  on  the  eye-balls  of  the  blind 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 
The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 

And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

G  Our  glad  Hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim, 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  name. 


Christmas. 

78  8,8,6. 

A  LL  my  heart  this  night  rejoices, 
■**■     As  I  hear,  |  Far  and  near, 
Sweetest  angel  voices; 

"Christ  is  born,"  their  choirs  arc  singing, 
Till  the  air  |  Kv'rvwhcro 
Now  with  joy  is  ringing. 


CHRISTMAS.  Go 


2  Forth  to-day  the   Conqu'ror   goeth, 
Who  the  foe,  |  Sin  and  woe, 
Death  and  hell  o'erthroweth, 

God  is  man,  man  to  deliver, 
His  dear  Son  |  Now  is  one 
With  our  blood  forever. 

3  He  becomes  the  Lamb  that  taketh 
Sin  away,  |  And  for  aye 

Full  atonement  maketh. 
For  our  life  His  own  He  tenders, 
And  our  race,  |  By  His  grace, 
Meet  for  glory  renders. 

4  Come,  then,  banish  all  your  sadness, 
One  and  all,  |  Great  and  small, 
Come  with  songs  of  gladness; 
Love  Him  who  with  love  is  glowing. 
Hail  the  Star  |  Near  and  far 

Light  and  joy  bestowing! 

5  Ye  whose  anguish  knew  no  measure, 
Weep  no  more,  |  See  the  door 

To  celestial  pleasure. 
Cling  to  Him,  for  He  will  guide  you 
Where  no  cross,  |  Pain  or  loss, 
Can  again  betide  you. 

6  Hither  come,  ye  poor  and  wretched, 
Know  His  will  |  Is  to  fill 

Every  hand  outstretched; 


G6  CHRISTMAS. 


Here  are  riches  without  measure, 

Here  forget  |  All  regret, 

Fill  your  hearts  with  treasure. 

7  Thee,  O  Lord,  with  heed  I'll  cherish, 
While  I've  breath,  |  Nor  shall  death 
My  devotion  perish; 
1  shall  dwell  with  Thee  forever, 
Far  on  high,  |  In  the  joy 
That  can  alter  never. 

79  L.  M. 

*IIE  happy  Christmas  comes  once  more, 


T 


The  heav'nly  Guest  is  at  the  door, 
The  blessed  words  the  shepherds  thrill, 
The  joyous  tidings:  Peace,  Good-will. 

2  The  lowly  Savior  meekly  lies, 
Laid  off  in  splendor  <>i"  the  skies; 
No  crown  bedecks    His  forehead    fair, 
No  pearl,  nor  gem,  nor  silk  is  there. 

3  O  holy  Child,  Thy  manger  si  reams 

Till  earth   and    Iloav'n    glow   with    its  beams. 

Till  midnight  n n's  bright,  light    has    won. 

And    Jacob's    Star    outshines    the    sun. 

4  Thou  Patriarchs'  joy.  Then  Prophet's  song. 
Thou  heavenly  Day-spring,  looked    for  long. 
Thou  Son  of   Man,  Incarnate  Word, 
Great    David's   Son,  great   David's  Lord! 


CHRISTMAS.  67 


5  Come,  Jesus,  glorious  heavenly  Guest. 
Keep  Thine  own  Christmas  in  our  breast, 
Then  David's  harp-strings,  hushed  so  long, 
Shall  swell  our  Jubilee  of  song. 


80 


LI  ARK!  the  herald  angels  sing, 
■*■  A     "Glory  to  the  new-born  King; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconcil'd!" 
Joyful  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies ; 
With  th'  angelic  host  proclaim, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  born  to-day. 
Hark !  the  herald  angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 

2  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord: 
Late  in  time  behold  him  come, 
Offspring  of  a  virgins  womb! 
Veiled  in  flesh,  the  Godhead  see, 
Hail  the  incarnate  Deity! 
Plea-ed  as  Man  with  men  to  dwell 
Jesus,  our  Emmanuel. 

Hark!  etc. 

3  Hail,  the  heavenly  Prince  of  Peace, 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Ris'n  with  healing  in  His  wings. 


7s,  81. 


68  CHRISTMAS. 


Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die ; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 
Hark!  etc. 

4  Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come, 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  home; 
O,  to  all  Thyself  impart, 
Formed  in  each  believing  heart! 
Hark!   the   herald-angels   sing, 
"Glory  to  the  new-born  King; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled!" 
Hark!  etc. 


81 


6,6,8,  9,6. 


CILENT  night!    Holy  night! 
^     All  is  calm,  all  is  bright, 
Round  yon  Virgin  Mother  and  child! 
Holy  infant,  so  tender  and  mild, 
| :  Sleep  in  heavenly  peace,  :| 


2   Silent  night  1     Holy  night! 
Shepherds   quake   ;it    the   sight! 
Glories    stream    from    Heaven    afar, 
Heavenly  hosts  sing  Alleluia, 
|:  (■hrist,  the  Savior,  is  born!  :| 


CHRISTMAS.  69 


3  Silent  night !    Holy  night ! 
Son  of  God,  love's  pure  light 
Radiant  beams  from  Thy  holy  Face, 
With  the  dawn  of  redeeming  grace, 
| :  Jesus,  Lord,  at  Thy  birth.  :| 

82  us. 

COME  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly 
sing: 
Come  see  in  the  manger  the  angel's  dread 

King ! 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord; 
O  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord! 

2  True  Son  of  the  Father,  He  comes  from 

the  skies; 
To  be  born  of  a  Virgin,  He  does  not  despise: 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord; 
O  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord! 

3  Hark,  hark  to  the  angels,  all  singing  in 

heaven, 
"To  God  in  the  highest  all  glory  be  given!" 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,    with    joyful    accord; 
O  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord! 

4  To  Thee,  then,  O  Jesus,  this  day  of  Thy 

birth, 
Be  glory  and  honor  through  heaven  and 

earth. 
True  Godhead  incarnate,  omnipotent  Word! 
O  come,  let  us  hasten  to  worship  the  Lord ! 


CHRISTMAS. 


83 


A 


8,  8,  8. 
BABE  is  born  in  | :  Bethlehem,  :| 
Therefore  rejoice,  Jerusalem. 
Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 


2  Within  a  manger  | :  lie  doth  lie,  :| 
Whose  throne  is  set  above  the  sky. 

Hallelujah!    Hallelujah! 

3  Stillness  was  all  the  | :  manger  round,  :| 
The  creature  its  Creator  found. 

Hallelujah!    Hallelujah! 

4  The  wise  men  came,  led  | :  by  the  star,  :| 
Gold,  myrrh,  and  incense  brought,  from  far 

Hallelujah!   Hallelujah! 

5  His  mother  is  the  | :  Virgin  mild,  :| 
And  lie  the  Father's  only  Child. 

Hallelujah!    Hallelujah! 

(I   The  serpent's  wound    He  |:bearelh  nol,  :| 
Yet  takes  our  blood,  and  shares  our  lot. 
Hallelujah!    Hallelujah! 

7  Our  human  flesh  lie  |:  enters  in,  :| 
But  bears  no  Single  laint  of  sin. 
Hallelujah!    Hallelujah! 

S   To   fallen    man   Him-   | :  Self    He  bowed,  :| 
That    He  might    lift    us   up   to  God. 
Hallelujah!    Hallelujah! 


CHRISTMAS.  71 


9  On  this  most  blessed  | :  Jubilee,  :| 
All  glory  be,  O  God,  to  Thee. 
Hallelujah!   Hallelujah! 

10  0  Holy  Three,  we  |:  Thee  adore,  :| 
This  day,  henceforth,  for  evermore. 
Hallelujah!   Hallelujah! 

84  /  7,  3.  5,  9,  8,  8. 

GATHER  around  the  Christmas  tree!  :| 
Ever  green 

Have  its  branches  been, 
It  is  king  of  all  the  woodland  scene ; 
Eor  Christ,  our  King,  is  born  to-day! 
His  reign  shall  never  pass  away, 
Hosanna,  Hosanna, 
Hosanna  in  the  highest! 

2  |:  Gather   around  the   Christmas  tree!  :| 

Once  the  pride 

Of  the  mountain  side, 
Now  cut  down  to  grace   our   Christmas-tide: 
For  Christ  from  heaven  to  earth  came  down, 
To  gain,  through  death,  a  nobler  crown. 

Hosanna,  etc. 

3  f:  Gather  around  the  Christmas  tree!  :| 

Every  bough 

Bears  a  burden  now, — 
They  are  gifts  of  love  for  us,  we  trow : 
For  Christ  is  born,  His  love  to  show, 
And  give  good  gifts  to  men  below. 

Hosanna,  etc. 


72  CHRISTMAS. 


4  | :  Farewell  to   thee,   0  Christmas  tree!  :| 

Thy  part  is  done, 

And   thy   gifts  are  gone, 
And  thy  lights  are  dying  one  by  one: 
For  earthly  pleasures  die  to-day, 
But  heavenly  joys  shall  last  alway. 

Ilosanna,  etc. 

5  | :  Farewell  to  thee,   O   Christmas  tree!  :| 

Twelve   months   o'er, 

We  shall  meet  once  more, 
Merry  welcome  singing,  as  of  yore : 
For  Christ  now  reigns,  our  Savior  dear, 
And  gives  us  Christmas  every  year! 

Ilosanna,  etc. 

85  8,  8. 

THERE  came  a  little  child  to  earth 
Long  ago; 
And  the  angels  of  God  proclaimed  His  Birth 
High  and  low. 

2  Out  in  the  night  so  calm  and  still, 

Their  song  was  heard ; 
For  they  knew  that  the  Child  on  Bethlehem's 

inn 

Was  Christ  the  Lord. 

3  Far  away  in  the  goodly  land 

Fair  and  bright, 
Children  with  crowns  of  glory  stand, 
Robed   in  white. 


CHRISTMAS.  73 


4  They  sing,  the  Lord  of  Heaven  so  fair, 

A  Child  was  born; 
And  that   they  might  His  crown  of  glory 
share, 
Wore  crown  of  thorn. 

5  In  mortal  weakness,  want  and  pain, 

He  came  to  die, 
That  the  children  of  earth  might  in  glory 
reign 
With  Him  on  high. 

6  And  evermore  in  robes  so  fair 

And  imdefiled, 
Those  ransomed  children  His  praise  declare, 
Who  was  a  Child. 


86 


6s,  5s,  81. 

SING  we  merry  Christmas, 
Christmas  blithe  and  free! 
Time  of  holy  gladness, 

Mirth  and  minstrelsy. 
Hark!  the  merry  church-bells 

Kinging  joyously, 
Hailing  with  sweet  music 
Christ's  Nativity. 

2  Haste  we  to  the  Temple, 

Wreathe  our  garlands  green; 
Deck  each  arch  and  column 
For  the  festive  scene. 


74  CHRISTMAS. 


87 


Glory   in  the  highest! 

Hark  the  angels  sing; 
Glory  in  the   highest 

To  our  infant  King! 

3  Pastor,  choir,  and  people 

Join  in  concert  all; 
Sing  your  loudest  praises 

At  our  Festival. 
Joy  for  us  poor  exiles 

Comes  this  happy  morn; 
Jesus  our  Emmanuel, 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  born! 


8,  8,  8,  7. 

COME,  and  Christ  the  Lord  be  praising, 
Heart  and  mind  to  Him  be  raising, 
Celebrate  His  love  amazing, 
Worthy  folk  of  Christendom. 


2  Sin,  death,  hell,  may  all  be  grieving, 
Satan  sname   fool  to  him  oloaving; 
We  salvation  free  receiving, 

Cast  our  every  care  away. 

3  See  what  God  for  us  provideth, 
Life  that  in   1 1  is  Son  abideth, 
And  our  weary  steps  ho  guideth 
From    earth's    woe    to  lieavnl.v  .joy. 


CHRISTMAS.  75 


4  His  soul  deeply  for  us  feeleth, 
He  His  love  to  us  revealeth, 

He  who  in  the  Heavens  dwelleth 
Came  to  save  us  from  our  foe. 

5  Jacob's  star  His  advent  maketh, 
Soothes  the  longing-  heart  that  aeheth, 
And  the  serpent's  head  he  breaketh, 
Scattering  the  powers  of  hell. 

6  Op'd  hath  He  and  freedom  gained  us 
From   the  prison  that   contained   us, 
Where  much  grief  and  sorrow  pained  us, 
And  our  hearts  were  bowed  with  woe. 

7  O  bless'd  hour  when  we  received 
From  the  foe  who  us  deceived 
Liberty,  when  we  believed, 

And  Thee,  gracious  Spirit,  praised. 

8  Beauteous  Infant  in  the  manger, 
O  befriend  us!    beyond  danger 
Bring  us  where  is  turned  God's  anger, 
Where  with  angel  hosts  we'll  praise. 


88 


L.  M. 

FBOM  heav'n  above  to  earth  I  come 
To  bear  good  news  to  ev'ry  home ; 
Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring, 
Whereof  I  now  will  say  and  sing. 


7fi  CHRISTMAS. 


2  To  you  this  night  is  born  a  child 
Of  Mary,  chosen  virgin  mild ; 
This  little  child,  of  lowly  birth. 
Shall  be  the  joy  of  all  the  earth. 

3  This  is  the  Christ,  our  God  and  Lord, 
Who  in  all  need  shall  aid  afford; 
He  will  Himself  your  Savior  be, 
From  all  your  sins  to  make  you  free. 

4  Tie  brings  those  blessings,  long  ago 
Prepared  by  God  for  all  below, 
That  in  His  heavenly  Kingdom  blest- 
You  may  with  us  forever  rest. 

5  These  are  the  tokens  ye  shall  mark; 
The  swaddling-clothes  and  manger  dark; 
There  shall  ye  find  the  young  child  laid, 
By  whom  the  heavens  and  earth  were 

made. 

G  Now  let  us  all  with  gladsome  cheer, 
Follow  flic  shepherd's,  and  draw  near, 
To  sec  the  wondrous  gift  of  God, 
Who  hath  His  own  dear  Son  bestowed. 


7   (live  heed,  my  heart,  lift  up  thine  eyes! 
Wlial   is  it  in  yen  manger  lies? 
Who  is  I  his  child,  so  yonng  and  fair? 
Deai-   little  Jesus  licth  there. 


CHRISTMAS. 


8  Welcome  to  earth,  Thou  noble  Guest, 
Through  whom  the  sinful  world  is  blest! 
Thou  com'st  to  share  my  misery, 
What  thanks  shall  I  return  to  Thee? 

9  Ah,  Lord,  who  hast  created  all, 

How  hast  Thou  made  Thee  weak  and  small, 
That  Thou  must  choose   Thy   infant  bed, 
Where  humble  cattle  lately  fed. 

10  And  were  the  world  ten  times  as  wide, 
With  gold  and  jewels  beautified, 

It  would  be  far  too  small  to  be 
A  narrow  cradle,  Lord,  for  Thee. 

11  For  velvets  soft  and  silken  stuff 
Thou  hast  but  hay  and  straw  so  rough, 
Whereon  Thou  King,  so  rich  and  great, 
As  'twere  Thy  heaven,  art  throned  in  state. 

12  And  thus,  dear  Lord,  it  pleased  Thee, 
To  make  this  truth  quite  plain  to  me, 
That  this  world's  honor,  wealth,  and  might 
Are  naught  and  worthless  in  Thy  sight. 

13  Ah!  dearest  Jesus,  holy  Child, 
Make  Thee  a  bed,  soft,  undefiled, 
Within  my  heart,  that  it  may  be 
A  quiet  chamber  kept  for  Thee. 


78  CHRISTMAS. 


14  My  heart  for  very  joy  doth  leap, 
My  lips  no  more  can  silence  keep; 
I,  too,  must  sing  with  joyful  tongue 
That  sweetest  ancient  cradle-song. 

15  Glory  to  God  in  highest  Heaven, 
Who  unto  man  His  Son  hath  given! 
While  angels  sing  with  pious  mirth, 
A  glad  New  Year  to  all  the  earth. 


89 


7,6. 


f   ET  us  all  with  gladsome  voice 
*-*     Praise  the  God  of  heaven, 
Who  to  bid  our  hearts  rejoice 
His  own  Son  hath  given. 

2  To  this  vale  of  tears  He  comes, 

Here  to  serve  in  sadness, 
That  with  Him  in  Heaven's  fair  homes 
We  may  reign  in  gladness. 

3  We  are  rich,  for  He  was  poor; 

Is  not  this  a  wonder! 
Therefore  praise  God  evermore, 

Here  on  earth  and  yonder! 

4  O  Lord  Christ,  our  Savior  dear, 

Be  Thou  ever  aea?  us. 
Grant  us  now  a  glad  New  Year} 
Amen,  Jesus,  hear  us! 


CHRISTMAS.  79 


90  7,6,  7,6,  6,  7,  7,  6. 

A  RISE,  sons  of  the  kingdom! 
**■    The  King  is  drawing  nigh ; 
Arise,  and  hail  with  gladness 
The  Ruler  from  on  high. 
Ye  Christians,  hasten  forth! 

Your  praise  and  homage  bring  Him, 
And  glad  hosannas  sing  Him; 
Naught  else  your  love  is  worth. 

2  Arise,  ye  drooping  mourners! 

The  King  is  very  near; 
Away  with  grief  and  sorrow, 

For  lo!  your  Help  is  here. 
Behold,  in  many  a  place — 

We  find  Him,   our   Salvation, 

O  blessed  consolation! — 
In  His  pure  means  of  grace. 

3  Arise,  ye  much  afflicted! 

The  King  is  now  not  far; 
Rejoice,  ye  long  dejected! 

Here  comes  the  Morning  Star. 
The  Lord  will  give  you  joy; 

Though  troubles  now  distress  you, 

With  comfort  lie  "will  bless  you, 
E'en  death  He  will  destroy. 

4  Now  hear,  ye  bold  transgressors, 

The  King  does  well  give  heed 
To  all  that  ye  are  doing, 
And  to  the  life  ye  lead, 


SO  CHRISTMAS. 


Enthralled  by  sin  and  hell; 
Nothing  in  all  Creation 
Escapes  His  observation, 

He  marketh  all  things  well. 

5  Be  righteous,  ye  His  subjects, 
The  King  is  just  and  true; 

Prepare  for  Him  a  highway, 

Make  all  things  straight  and  new. 

He  means  all  for  our  good ; 
Then  let  us  bear  the  crosses 
Which  He  Himself  imposes, 

In  an  undaunted  mood. 

G  Though  war  and  conflagration 
Take  all  our  goods  away: 

The  Lord  is  our  salvation 
And  heritage  for  aye. 

E'en  though  our  loved  ones  die, 
Yet  are  they  not  forsaken, 
But  from  this  world  are  taken 

To  live  with  God  on  high. 

7  Arise,  ye  poor  and  needy! 

The   King  provides  for  you; 
Mr  cnnies  with  succor  speedy, 

With  mercy  ever  new. 
He  who  a  beast   did    lucd 

Lets  not  His  children  perish; 

All  hopes  that  man  may  cherish 
He  can  fulfill   indeed. 


CHRISTMAS.  81 


8  He  nevermore  forsaketh 

A  child  that  feels  the  rod, 
Who  Him  his  refuge  maketh, 

And  puts  his  trust  in  God. 
He  is  our  sovereign  King; 

E'en  death  itself  shall  never 

Those  from  their  blaster  sever 
"Who  to  His  mercy  cling. 

9  Arise,  ye  faint  and  fearful! 

The  King  now  comes  with  might, 
His  heart  hath  long  since  loved  us, 

He  makes  our  darkness  light. 
Now  are  our  sorrows  o'er; 

No  wrath  shall  e'er  befall  us, 

Since  God  in  grace  doth  call  us 
His  children  evermore. 

10  Haste  then,  with  eager  footsteps, 

To  see  your  Sovereign  there ! 
He  rides  as  King  of  Zion, 

Strong,  glorious,  meek  and  fair. 
Draw  near  the  Lord  and  give 

To  Him  your  salutation, 

Who  bringeth  great  salvation, 
And  bids  the  sinner  live. 

11  The  King  in  grace  remembers 

His  loved  ones  here  below 

With  gifts  of  royal  treasures, 

Yea,  doth  Himself  bestow 


82  CHRISTMAS. 


Through  His  blest  Word  and  grace. 
O  King,  arrayed  in  splendor, 
To  Thee  all  praise  we'll  render 

Here  and  there  face  to  face. 

12  O  rich  the  gifts  Thou  bring'st  us, 
Thyself  made  poor  and  weak; 

O  Love  beyond  expression 
That  thus  can  sinners  seek! 

For  this,  O  Lord,  will  we 

Our  joyous  tribute  bring  Thee, 
And  glad  Hosannas  sing  Thee, 

And  ever  grateful  be. 

91  C.  M.  81. 

TIILE  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by 


W 


night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 

And  glory  shone  around. 
"Pear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 

Ilnd  seized   iheir  troubled  miud; 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind." 

|:  (Had  tidings  of  great  joy,  :| 

Glad  tidings,  glad  tidings  of  great  joy! 

2  "To  you  in  David's  town,  this  day 
Is  born  of   David's  line, 
The  Savior,  who  is  Christ,  the  Lord: 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign: 


CHRISTMAS.  83 


The  heav'nly  babe  you  there  shall  find 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands, 

And  in  a  manger  laid. — Ref . 

3  Thus  spake  the  seraph;  and  forthwith 
Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels  praising  God,  who  thus 

Addressed  their  joyful  song: 
"All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
And  to  the  earth  be  peace; 
Good  will  henceforth  from  Heav'n  to  men 
Begin  and  never  cease." — Ref. 
Tidings  of  great  joy! 
Christ  is  born  to-day! 


92 


lis,  51. 

COME  hither,  ve  children,  O  come  one  and 
all 
To  Bethlehem  haste,  To  the  manger  so  small, 
God's  son  for  a  gift  has  been  sent  you  this 

night 
To  be  your  redeemer,  your  joy  and  delight. 


2  Tie's  born  in  a  stable  for  you  and  for  me, 
Draw  near  by  the  bright  gleaming  starlight  to 

see, 
In  swaddling  clothes  lying,  so  meek  and  so 

mild, 
And  purer  than  angels — the  heavenly  child. 


84  CHRISTMAS. 


3  See  Mary  and  Joseph  with  love-beaming  eyes 
Are  gazing  upon  the  rude  bed  where  He  lies, 
The  shepherds  are  kneeling,  with  hearts  full 

of  love, 
While  angels  sing  loud  hallelujahs  above. 

4  Kneel  down  and  adore  Him  with  shepherds 

to-day, 
Lift  up  little  hands  now  and  praise  Him  as 

they ; 
Rejoice  that  a  Savior  from  sin  you  can  boast, 
And  join  in  the  song  of  the  heavenly  host. 

5  O  Jesus,  my  Savior,  what  must  not  be  done, 
What  must  not  be  suffered  for  sin  to  atone! 
From  infancy  sorrow  and  pain  thou  must 

know 
Till  Thou  on  the  cross  tasteth  death's  bitter 
woe. 

G  Hear  Christ-child,  what  gifts  can  we  children 
bestow, 
P>y  which  our  affection  and  gladness  to  show  ? 
No  riches  and  treasures  of  value  can  be, 
But  hearts  that  believe  are  accepted  with 
Thee. 

7  Our  hearts  then,  to  Thee  we  will  offer  to-day, 
We  offer  them  gladly,  accept  them,  we  pray, 
And   make  them  so  spotless  and  pure  that  we 

may, 
Abide  in  Thy  presence  in  Heaven  for  aye. 


CHRISTMAS.                                  85 

93                                            7s. 

f   ET  the  earth  now  praise  the  Lord, 
*-*     Who  hath  truly  kept  his  word, 
And  the  sinners'  Help  and  Friend 
Now  at  last  to  us  doth  send. 

2  What  the  fathers  most  desired, 
What  the  prophets'  heart  inspired, 
What  they  longed  for  many  a  year, 
Stands  fulfilled  in  glory  here. 

3  Abram's  promised  great  Reward, 
Zion's  Helper,  Jacob's  Lord, 
Him  of  twofold  race  behold, 
Truly  came,  as  long  foretold. 

4  Welcome,  0  my  Savior,  now! 
Hail!  my  Portion,  Lord,  art  thou! 
Here,  too,  in  my  heart,  I  pray, 
0  prepare  Thyself  a  way. 

5  King  of  glory,  enter  in ! 

Cleanse  it  from  the  filth  of  sin, 
As  Thou  hast  so  often  done; 
It  belongs  to  Thee  alone. 

6  As  Thy  coming  was  in  peace, 
Xoiseless,  full  of  gentleness, 

86  CHRISTMAS. 


Let  the  same  mind  dwell  in  me 
That  was  ever  found  in  Thee. 

7  Comfort  my  desponding  heart; 
Thou  my  Strength  and  Refuge  art. 
T  am  weak,  and  cunningly; 
Satan  lays  his  snares  for  me. 

8  Bruise  for  me  the  Serpent's  head, 
That,  set  free  from  doubt  and  dread, 
I  may  cleave  to  Thee  in  faith, 
Safely  kept  through  life  and  death: 

9  And  when  Thou  dost  come  again 
As  a  glorious  King  to  reign, 

I  with  joy  may  see  Thy  face, 
Truly  ransomed  by  Thy  grace. 


94 


TTAItTv,  the  sounds  melodious  stealing 
*-*■     Thro'  the  quiet  midnight  air! 
Sweet,  seraphic  music  pealing 
Over  all  the  landscape  fair. 
Angel  hosts,  of  brightest  glory, 

Mover  o'er  a  lowly  bed — 
Tied  of  Him  foretold  in  story, 
Son  of  man,  Creation's  head. 
| :  Singing,   Glory   to  ( tod, 

Glory  lo  God, 
( Hory  to  God  in  the  highest!  :| 


CHRISTMAS.  87 


Wise  men  traveled  till  they  found  Him, 

Found  a  King'  in  Bethlehem! 
King,  with  sheep  and  cattle  'round  Him? 

King,  without  a  diadem? 
Yes!  the  Prince  of  Peace  Eternal, 

King  of  Kings,  of  Lords  the  Lord! 
Llark!  the  swelling  choirs  supernal 

As  they  join  with  one  accord: — Cho. 

Let  us  lift  our  hearts  and  voices 

Prince  IinmanueFs  praise  to  sing; 
While  the  heav'nly  host  rejoices, 

Let  us,  too,  our  tribute  bring. 
Heav'nward,  now,  His  star  is  pointing, 

Where  He  sits  at  God's  right  hand, 
Unto  each  His  crown  appointing, 

Who  before  His  throne  shall  stand. — Cho. 


95 


7,7,7,7,6. 
T   ITTLE  children,  can  you  tell, 
*-^     Do  you  know  the  story  well, 
Ev'ry  girl  and  ev'ry  boy, 
Why  the  angels  sing  for  joy 
On  the  Christmas  morning. 

2  Yes,  we  know  the  story  well; 
Listen  now,  and  hear  us  tell 
Every  girl  and  every  boy, 
Why  the  angels  sing  for  joy 
On  the  Christmas  morning. 


88  CHRISTMAS. 


3  Shepherds  sat  upon  the  ground, 
Fleecy  flocks  were  scattered  round, 
When  a  brightness  filled  the  sky, 
And  a  song  was  heard  on  high 

-  On  the  Christmas  morning. 

4  "Joy  and  peace!"  the  angels  sang; 
Far  the  pleasant  echoes  rang, 
"Peace  on  earth,  to  men  good-will;7' 
Hark!  the  angels  sing  it  still 

On  the  Christmas  morning. 

5  For  a  little  Babe  that  day 
Cradled  in  a  manger  lay, 
Born  on  earth  our  Lord  to  be; 
This  the  wondering  angels  see 

On  the  Christinas  morning. 

(5  Joy  our  little  hearts  shall  fill, 
Peace  and  love,  and  all  good-will; 
This  fair  Babe  of  Bethlehem 
Children  loves,  and  blesses  them 
On  the  Christmas  morning. 


96  CM.  81. 

lALM  on  the  list'ning  car  of  night 
Come  Ileav'n's  melodious  strains, 
Where  wild  Judea  stretches  far 
1 1  is  silver-man!  led  plains; 


c 


CHRISTMAS.  89 


Celestial  choirs,  from  courts  above, 

Shed  sacred  glories  there; 
And  angels,  with  their  sparkling  lyres, 

Make  music  on  the  air. 

2  The  answering  hills  of  Palestine 

Send  back  the  glad  reply, 
And  greet  from  all  their  holy  heights 

The  Day-spring  from    on  high: 
O'er  the  blue  depths  of  Galilee 

There  comes  a  holier  calm; 
And  Sharon  waves  in  solemn  praise 

Her  silent  groves  of  palm. 

3  Glory  to  God!  the  lofty  strain 

The  realm  of  ether  fills ; 
How  sweeps  the  song  of   solemn  joy 

O'er  Judah's  sacred  hills! 
"Glory  to  God!"  the  sounding  skies 

Loud  with  their  anthems  ring: 
"Peace  on  the  earth;  good-will  to  men, 

From  Heav'n's  eternal  King." 


97 


6,4. 


OI^G  ye  the  songs  of  praise; 
^     Christmas  is  come! 
High  your  glad  voices  raise; 

Christmas  is  come! 
Cast  worldly  cares  away, 
Worship  and  homage  pay, 
Welcome  the  blessed  day, 

Christmas  is  come! 


!)0  CHRISTMAS. 

2  This  day  in  Bethlehem 
Jesus  was  born! 
King  of  Jerusalem 

Jesus  was  born! 

Sun  of  all  righteousness, 

Shining  with  blessedness, 

Healing  our  wretchedness, 

Jesus  was  born! 


3  Cleanse  us  from  all  our  sin, 

Savior  Divine! 
Make  our  thoughts  pure  within, 

Savior  Divine! 
Let  not  Thy  love  depart, 
But  holy  gifts  impart, 
Born    into   every  heart, 

Great  Prince  of  Peace! 


98 


PURIST  is  born  of  maiden   fair; 
^     I  [ark  !  the  heralds  in  the  air! 

Thus  adoring  hear  them  there, 
"In  exeelsis  gloria!" 


2   Shepherds  saw  those  angels  bright 
Caroling  in  glorious  light; 
"God,   His  Son,   is  born  to-night 
In  exeelsis  gloria!'' 


CHRISTMAS.  91 


3  Christ  is  come  to  save  mankind, 
As  in  holy  page  we  find, 
Therefore  sing  with  rev'rent  mind, 
"In  exeelflis  gloria !" 


99 


8,  7. 


UARK!  what  sounds  are  sweetly  stealing, 
1  -*■     Soft  through  Bethlehem's  midnight  air  ? 
Louder  yet,  and  louder  pealing, 
Angel  accents  sure  are  there. 

2  See!  a  light  from  Heaven  is  streaming, 
Xight  and  darkness  quit  the  plain; 
See !  an  angel  brightly  beaming, 
Followed  by  a  radiant  train. 


o 


Tear  not,  shepherds!  glad  my  story, 
Tidings  of  the  greatest  joy: 

Christ  is  born,  the  Lord  of  Glory! 
I  proclaim  a  Savior  nigh." 

4  Thus  the  angel,  then  ascending, 
Seeks  again  the  realms  of  light; 
Xow  the  chorus  faintly  ending, 
All  is  silence,  all  is  night. 

100 

T)ESIDE  a  manger  lowly, 
*-*     A  mother  pale  and  mild, 
"With  eyes  serene  and  holy, 
Is  watching  o'er  her  child, 


7s,  6s,  81, 


92  CHRISTMAS. 


I,  too,  would  gaze  and  wonder, 
Bowed  down  in  homage  low, 

For  sight  more  full  of  wonder, 
This  earth  did  never  show. 

2  Across  the  mists  of  ages, 

That  Infant's  form  divine, 
Unchanging  still,  engages 

The  heart  before  His  shrine. 
For  though  in  God's  Anointed 

The  world  no  charm  espies, 
Faith  reads  the  signs  appointed. 

"  'Tis  Christ,  my  Lord,"  she  cries. 

3  Behold  the  "Branch"  of  David, 

The  "Shiloh,"  famed  of  old, 
The  Son  of  Virgin  Mother, 

By  prophet's  lips  foretold, 
Behold   the  seed  of  woman, 

Repairer  of  the  Fall, 
The  Child   Divine,  yet   human, 

Emmanuel,  Lord  of  all! 

4  Oh,  tender  plant,  upspringing, 

Amid   the  desert    dry ! 
Oh,  dawn  of  promise,  flinging, 

The   rays  o'er  earth  and  sky! 
Oh,  glad    and   gushing   river. 

From  love's  own    fountain  poured, 
Spring  up— flow  on  forever, 

'Till  all  men  know  the    Lord! 


CHRISTMAS.  93 


101 


C.  M. 

D RAISE  God  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  clay, 
*       Before  His  Highest  throne, 
Who  opens  heav'n  again  this  day, 
And  gives  us  His  own  Son. 

2  He  leaves  His  heavenly  Father's  throne, 

Is  born  an  infant  small, 
And  in  a  manger  poor  and  lone 
Lies  in  an  humble  stall. 

3  He  lays  aside  His  power  divine, 

A  servant's  form  doth  take, 
In  want  and  lowness  He  doth  pine 
Who  heaven  and  earth  did  make. 

4  He  nestles  at  His  mother's  breast, 

Her  milk  His  food  must  be, 
Whom  saints  and  angels  call  the  Blest, 
For  David's  Root  is  He. 

5  'Tis  He  who  in  these  latter  days 

From  Judah's  tribe  should  come, 
By  whom  the  Lord  again  would  raise 
His  Church,  His  Christendom. 

6  A  wondrous  change  which  He  doth  make ! 

He  takes  our  flesh  and  blood, 
And  lays  aside  for  sinners'  sake, 
His  majesty  of  God. 


94  CHRISTMAS. 


7  He  serves,  that  I  a  lord  may  be; 

A  great  exchange,  indeed! 
Could  Jesus'  love  do  more  for  me, 
To  help  me  in  my  need. 

8  He  opens  us  again  the  door 

Of  Paradise  to-day; 
The  cherub  guards  the  gate  no  more, 
To  Cod  our  thanks  we  pay. 


102  10,  11,  11,  11,  12,  11. 

CHOUT!  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing! 
^     Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 
Shout!  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing, 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King ! 
Zion  the  marvelous  story  be  telling, 

The  Son  of  the  Highest,  how  lowly  His  birth, 
The  brightest  arch-angel  in  glory  excelling, 
He  stoops  to  redeem  thee,  He  reigns  upon 
earth. 

Shout!  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing, 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 

2  Tell  how  He  cometh  from  nation  to  nation, 
The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth  echo 

round ; 
How  I'vrc  l<>  the  faithful  lie  offers  salvation, 
His  people  with  joy  everlasting  are  crowned. 

— Cho. 


CHRISTMAS.  95 


3  Mortals,  your  homage  be  gratefully  bringing; 
And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  hosannas  arise; 
Ye  angels  the  full  alleluia  be  singing ; 

One  chorus  resound  through  the  earth  and 
the  skies. — Cho. 


lis,  10s,  61. 


103 

LI  ARK!  hark,  my  soul!  Angelic  songs  are 
*-  *     swelling 
O'er  earth's  green  fields,  and  ocean's  wave- 
beat  shore; 
How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains  are 
telling 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no  more. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  Angels  of  light, 

Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  the 
night ! 

2  Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them  singing; 

"Come,  weary  souls,  for  Jesus  bids  you 

come ;" 
And  through  the  dark,  its  echoes  sweetly 

ringing, 
The  music  of  the  gospel  leads  us  home. — Ref . 

3  Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening  pealing, 

The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o'er  land  and 

sea, 
And  laden  souls  by  thousands  meekly  stealing, 
Kind  Shepherd,  turn  their  weary  steps  to 

Thee.— Ref. 


— 


CHRISTMAS.  07 


4  "Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed; 

Heaven  and  earth,  His  praises  sing! 
O  receive  whom  God  appointed 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

5  "Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him; 

Learn  His  Name,  and  taste  His  joy; 
Till  in  Heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high!" 

6  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth; 
Spread  the   brightness  of  His  glory, 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 


105 


THE  darkness  has  fallen,  all  nature  is 
stilled ; 
Lone  shepherds  are  watching  on  Bethlehem's 

field; 
Bright  stars  gleaming  o'er  them,  in  number 

untold, 
Their  hands,  supplicating,  they  rev'rently 

fold: 
"O  God  of  our  fathers  incline  now  Thine  ear, 
Look  graciously  down  on  Thy  servants,  and 
hear; 
O  send  us  the  Savior,  Wake,  Arm  of  the 

Lord, 
Deliver  Thy  people,  Fulfill  now  Thy 
Word. 


98  CHRISTMAS. 


2  The  Woman's  Seed  crushing  the  serpent's  bold 

crest ; 
And  Abraham's  Seed,  in  Whom  nation's  are 

blest ; 
The  Prince  out  of  Judah,  the  Mighty,  the 

Strong, 
Whom  Zion  receiveth  with  triumph  and  song; 
And  Jacob's  Star,  ruling  in  limitless  sway, 
Whose  foes  fall  before  Him,  all  shattered  like 

clay; 

O  send  us  the  Savior,  etc. 

3  The  Son  Thou  wilt  stablish  on  great  David's 

throne, 
As  Priest,  and  as  Prophet,  and  King  all  in 

one; 
The  Rod  out  of  Jesse,  the  Stem  from  His 

root, 
Might,  counsel  and  wisdom  His  heavenly 

fruit ; 
The  Wonderful  Child   that  Isaiah  portrays; 
The  Prince   of  Peace,  Whom  years  unending 

shall  praise; 

O  send  us  the  Savior,  etc. 


106 


C.  M.  81. 


TT  came  upon  the  midnight  clear, 
*      That  glorious  song  of  old, 
From  angels  bonding  ne;ir  the  earth 
To  touch  their  harps  of  gold; 


CHRISTMAS.  99 


Peace  on  the  earth,  good-will  to  men, 
From  heav'n's  all  gracious  King; 

The  world  in  solemn  stillness  lay 
To  hear  the  angels  sing. 

Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come, 

With  peaceful  wings   unfurl'd; 
And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 

O'er  all  the  weary  world: 
Above  its  sad  and  lowly  plains 

They  bend  on  hovering  wing, 
And  ever  o'er  its  Babel  sounds 

The  blessed  angels  sing. 

O  ye  beneath  life's  crushing  load, 

Whose  forms  are  bending  low, 
Who  toil  along  the  climbing  way 

With  painful  steps  and  slow ! 
Look  now,  for  glad  and  golden  hours 

Come  swiftly  on  the  wing: 
O  rest  beside  the  weary  road, 

And  hear  the  angels  sing. 

For  lo!    the  days  are  hastening  on, 

By  prophets  seen  of  old, 
When  with  the  ever-circling  years 

Shall  come  the  time  foretold. 
When  the  new  heav'n  and  earth  shall  own 
The  Prince  of  Peace  their  King, 
And  the  whole  world  send  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  angels  sing. 


100                               CHRISTMAS. 

107 

7,  G. 

A    GREAT  and  mighty  wonder 
*  *     Our  Christmas  Festal  brings : 
On  earth,  a  lowly  Infant, 
Behold  the  King  of  kings! 

2  The  Word  is  made  incarnate, 
Descending  from  on  high; 
And  cherubim  sing  anthems 
To  shepherds,  from  the  sky. 

3  And  we  with  them  triumphant, 
Repeat  the  hymn  again: 
"To  God  on  high  be  glory, 
And  peace  on  earth  to  men!" 

4  While  thus  they  sing  your  Monarch, 
Those  bright  angelic  bands, 
Rejoice,  ye  vales  and  mountains! 
Ye  oceans,  clap  your  hands ! 

5  Since  all  ITe  comes  to  ransom, 
By  all  be    I  le  adored, 
The  Infant  born  in  lVthlehein, 
The  Savior  and  the  Lord! 

0  And  idol    forms  shall   perish, 
And  error  sh:ill   decay. 
And  Christ  shall  wield   II  is  scepter. 
Our  Lord  and  Cod  for  aye. 

CHRISTMAS.  101 


108 


C.  M.  81. 

''THE  new-born  King,  who  comes  to-day, 
-*-      Brings  tidings  of  great  joy, 
Which  sin  can  never  take  away, 

Xor  death,  nor  hell  destroy; 
Rejoice,  ye  Gentile  lands,  rejoice, 

And  hail  this  glorious  dawn; 
For  God  comes  down  frail  man  to  crown, 
The  Lord  of  Life  is  born! 

2  He  comes  not  as  a  King  of  earth, 

In  pomp  and  pride  to  reign; 
He  seeks  a  poor  and  humble  birth, 

But  free  from  sinful  stain; 
Rejoice,  ye  Gentile  lands,  rejoice, 

Glad  hymns  of  triumph  sing, 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 

He  comes,  your  God  and  King! 

3  For  us  He  leaves  His  Father's  throne, 

His  sapphire  throne  on  high, 
And  comes  to  dwell  on  earth  alone, 

For  fallen  man  to  die. 
Rejoice,  ye  Gentile  lands,  rejoice, 

And  hail  Messiah's  dawn; 
Onr  God  comes  down,  earth's  joy  and  crown, 

The  King  of  Love  is  born. 

4  Glad  Gentiles  in  their  eastern  home 

His  radiant  star  behold; 
To  God,  their  King,  they  joy  to  bring 
Sweet  incense,  myrrh,  and  gold. 


102 


CHRISTMAS. 


Rejoice,  ye  Gentile  lands,  rejoice, 

In  Heaven  your  praises  sing ; 
Before  Him  fall,  the  Lord  of  all, 

Your  Maker  and  your  King! 

We  join  your  song,  celestial  throng, 

Whose  anthems  never  cease; 
We  tune  our  lyres,  with  angel  choirs, 

To  hail  the  Prince  of  Peace! 
Rejoice,  ye  Gentile  lands,  rejoice, 

And  hail  Immanuel's  morn; 
For  God  comes  down  frail  man  to  crown, 

To  us  a  Child  is  born. 


109 


5,  5,  8,  8,  5. 

SLEEP,  my  Savior,  sleep, 
On  Thy  bed  of  hay, 
Angels  in  the  spangled  Heaven 
Sing  their  gladsome  Christmas  carols 
Till  the  dawn  of  day. 

Sleep,  my  Savior,  sleep, 

On  Thy  bed  of  hay, 
Ere  the  mourning  Angel  cometh 
To  the  moonlit  garden, 

Wiping  tears  away. 

Sleep,  my  Savior,  sleep, 
Sweet  on  Mary's  breast, 

Now  the  Shepherds  kneel  adoring, 
Now  the  Mother's  heart  is  joyous, 
Take  a  happy  rest. 


CHRISTMAS.  103 

Sleep,  my  Savior,  sleep, 

Sweet  on  Mary's  breast, 
Crucified,  with  wounds  and  bruises 
Bleeding,  purple,  stained,  disfigured 

One  day  Thou  wilt  rest. 


110 


8s,  7s,  81. 

VFOW  we  bring  our  Christmas  treasures 
■*• '  Loving  thoughts  and  deeds  we  bring, 
Childlike  hearts  we  gladly  offer 

To  the  Child,  the  Children's  King. 

To  the  Child,  who,  in  the  manger, 

Lay  upon  that  Christmas  morn, 
When  the  angels  came  to  tell  us 

That  the  children's  King  was  born. 

2  And  lie  lives,  throughout  the  ages, — 
Lives  and  reigns  in  earth  and  sky; 

Angel  hosts  still  sing  the  glory 
Of  the  children's  King  on  high. 
Yet  He  cares  for  children's  praises: 
So,  with  heart  and  voice  we  ring; 

Glory  in  the  highest,  glory 

To  the  Child,  the  children's  King ! 

Ill  6s,  5s,  81. 

PHRISTIAXS,  carol  sweetly, 
^     Up  to-day  and  sing! 
'Tis  the  happy  birthday 
Of  our  Holy  King: 


104  CHRISTMAS. 


Haste  we  then  to  greet  Him, 
Humbly  falling  down, 

While  our  hands  entwine  Him, 
Dearest  Babe,  a  crown. 

Crowds  of  snow-white  angels 

Throng  the  golden  stair; 
All  things  are  delightful, 

All  things  passing  fair; 
Bells,  clear  music  making, 

Peal  the  news  to  earth; 
Chimes  within  make  answer, 

All  is  glee  and  mirth. 

Michael,  at  the  manger, 

Bows  his  royal  face; 
Gabriel,  with  lily, 

Hides  transcendent  Grace: 
For,  dear  friends,  the  glory 

Of  that  lowly  bed 
Overpowers  the  beauty 

On  archangels  shed. 

Shall  I  tell  of  Joseph, 
Who   witli    rapt   surprise, 

Sees  the  light  from  ( rodhead 
Fill  those  infant  eyes? 

Shall  I  sing  of  Mary, 
Who,  upon  her  breast, 

Cradles  her  Creator, 

Soothes  Him  to  His  rest? 


CHRISTMAS.  105 


5  Angels,  Mary,  Joseph, 

Yes,  I  greet  you  all! 
Falling  down  in  worship 

At  the  manger  stall! 
For  you  hail  our  Monarch, 

Born  a  Child  to-day; 
So,  with  you  I  worship, 

And  my  homage  pay. 


112 


8,  7,  8,  5. 


OARK!  the  Christmas  bells  are  ringing — 
■*■-*■     Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem; 
Angel  hosts  above  are  singing 

"Peace,  good  will  to  men!" 
Children  raise  your  songs  of  gladness! 

Sing  aloud  the  glorious  strain! 
Banish  ev'ry  thought  of  sadness! 
Christmas  comes  again! 

Chime  again,  sweet  bells  of  Christmas! 

Tell  the  news  through  all  the  land! 
"Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men!" 
Loud  proclaims  the  angel  band. 
Chime!  Chime!  Chime,  sweet  bells. 


2  Praise  Plim  for  the  love  He  gave  us! 
Tune  your  hearts  to  laud  His  name! 
Down  to  earth  He  came  to  save  us — ■ 
Sinners  to  reclaim — 


106  CHRISTMAS. 


Shout  aloud  the  tidings   glorious 
Of  the  blest  Messiah's  birth; 

Over  all  He  reigns  victorious — 
Christ  has  eorne  to  earth! — Cho. 


113 


6,  5. 


AS  each  happy  Christmas 
**■     Dawns  on  earth  again. 
Comes  the  holy  Christ-child 
To  the  hearts  of  men. 

2  Enters  with  ITis  blessing 

Into  every  home, 
Guides  and  guards  our  footsteps, 
As  we  go  and  come. 

3  All  unknown,  beside  me 

He   will   ever  stand, 
And   will  safely  lead  me 
With  His  own  right  hand. 

114  8s,  7s,  121. 

ARK!  a  burst  of  heav'nly  music 


H 


From  a  band  of  seraphs  bright, 
Suddenly  to  earth  descending 

In  the  calm  and  silent  night ; 
Sweet  and  clear  those  angel  voices, 

Echoing  through  the  starry  sky, 
As  they  chant  the  hrav'nly  chorus, 

"Glory  be  to  God  on  high!" 


CHRISTMAS.  107 


To  the  shepherds  of  Judea, 
Watching  in  the  earliest  dawn, 

Lo !  they  hear  the  joyful  tidings, 
"Jesus,  Prince  of  peace,  is  born!" 


Slumbering  in  a  lowly  manger, 

Lies  the  mighty  Lord  of  all; 
And  before  the  holy  Stranger 

See  the  trembling  shepherds  fall, 
lie  has  come,  the  long-expected, 

Full  of  wisdom,  love,  and  grace, 
To  redeem  His  ruined  creatures, 

To  restore  our  fallen  race. 
So  let  angels  wake  the  chorus! 

So  let  ransomed  men  reply! 
Chanting  the  celestial  anthem, 

"Glory  be  to  God  on  high!" 


And  this  joyful  Christmas  morning, 

Breaking  o'er  the  world  below, 
Tells  again  the   wondrous  story 

Shepherds  heard  so  long  ago. 
Who  shall  still  our  tuneful  voices, 

Who  the  tide  of  praise  shall  stem, 
Which  the  blessed  angels  taught  us, 

In  the  fields  of  Bethlehem? 
Hark!  we  hear  again  the  chorus, 

Ringing  through  the  starry  sky, 
And  we  join  the  heavenly  anthem, 

"Glory  be  to  God  on  hkrh!" 


108  CHRISTMAS. 


115 


7s,  6s,  81. 


T  LOVE  to  hear  the  story, 
*■     Which  angel  voices  tell, 
How  once  the  King  of  glory 

Came  down  on  earth  to  dwell; 
I  am  both  weak  and  sinful, 

But  this  I  surely  know, 
The  Lord  came  down  to  save  me, 

Because  He  loved  me  so. 


I'm  glad  my  blessed  Savior 

Was  once  a  child  like  me, 
To  show  how  pure  and  holy 

His  little  ones  might  be; 
And  if  I  try  to  follow 

His  footsteps  here  below, 
I  !r    never  will    forgot  me, 

Because  lie  loves  mc  so. 


3  To  sing  His  lore  and  mercy 

My  sweetest  songs    I'll  raise; 
And   though   I    cannot  sec    I  I  iin, 

I  know  lie  hears  my  praise; 
For   Jle   hits   kindly   promised 

That  even  I  may  go 
To  sing  among  His  angels, 

Because  He  lovefl  me  so. 


CHRISTMAS.  109 


116 

IJAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
■■"■•     Great  David's  greater  Son! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes  with  succor  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing; 

Their   darkness   turn   to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  His  sight. 

3  He  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth; 
And  love,  joy,  hope  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth. 
Before  Him,  on  the  mountains 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go; 
And   righteousness,   in   fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  For  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 
A  kingdom  without  end. 


7s,  6s,  81. 


110  CHRISTMAS. 


The  tide  of  time  shall  never 
His  covenant  remove; 

His  name  shall  stand  forever; 
That  name  to  us  is  Love. 


117 


7s,  6s,  81. 


0  LITTLE  town  of  Bethlehem! 
How  still  we  see  thee  lie; 
Above  thy  deep  and  dreamless  sleep 

The  silent  stars  go  by ; 
Yet  in  thy  darkness  shineth 

The  everlasting  Light; 
The  hopes  and  fears  of  all  the  years 
Are  met  in  thee  to-night. 


For  Christ  is  born  of  Mary, 

And  gathered  all  above, 
While  mortals  sleep,  the  angels  keep 

Their  watch  of  wondering  love. 
O  morning  stars,  together 

Proclaim  the  holy  birth! 
And  praises  sing  to  God  our  King, 

And  peace  to  men  on  earth. 


3  How  silently,  how  silently, 
The  wondrous  gift  is  given! 
So  God  imparts  to  human  hearts 
The  blessings  of  His   heaven. 


CHRISTMAS.                                Ill 

No  ear  may  hear  His  coming, 

But  in  this  world  of  sin, 
Where  meek  souls  will   receive  Him  still, 

The  dear  Christ  enters  in. 

4  0  holy  Child  of  Bethlehem! 

Descend  to  us,  we  pray; 
Cast  out  our  sin,  and  enter  in, 

Be  born  in  us  to-day, 
We  hear  the  Christmas  angels, 

The  great  glad  tidings  tell: 
0  come  to  us,  abide  with  us. 

Our  Lord  Emmanuel! 

118                                                                     8,  7,  4,  7. 

A  NGELS,  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
i\     \Ying  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth; 
Ye  who  sang  creation's  story, 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth ; 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2  Shepherds,  in  the  fields  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night ; 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 

Yonder  shines  the  heavmly  Light: 
Come    and   worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

112  CHRISTMAS, 


3  Sages,  leave  your  contemplations; 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar; 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations, 

Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star: 
Come    and    worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

4  Saints,  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord  descending. 

In  His  temple  shall  appear: 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 


119 


6s,  5s,  SI. 


STAES  all  bright  are  beaming 
From  the  skies  above, 
Nature's  face  all  gloaming, 

Shines  with  Heav'n's  own  love. 
Wake  and  sing,  good  Christians, 

On  this  birthday  morn, 
llcav'n  and  earth  are  telling 
God  for  man  is  born. 


2  Here  for  us  abiding, 

Cradled  in  a  stall, 

All  His  glory  hiding. 

See  the  Lord  of  all! — Cho. 


NEW  YEAR.  113 


3  Born  that  He  might  lead  us, 
From   this   desert   home — 
Guide  our  way,  and  feed  us, 
Till  the  end  shall  come. — Cho. 


4  Thousand  thousand  blessings 
Sing  we  for  His  love, 
Choral  hymns  addressing 
To  our  Lord  above. — Cho. 


5  Glory  in  the  highest, 

For  this  wondrous  birth; 
Choir  of  heaven !  thou  criest : 
"Peace  to  all  on  earth !"— Cho. 


i  :• 


120  69,5s,  121. 

CTAKDING  at  the  portal  of  the  op'ning 
^     year, 

Words  of  comfort  meet  us,  hushing  ev'ry  fear ; 
Spoken  through  the  silence  by  our  Father's 

voice, 
Tender,  strong  and  faithful,  making  us 

rejoice, 
Onward,  then,  and  fear  not,  children  of  the 

day! 
For  His  Word  shall  never,  never  pass  away! 


114  NEW  YEAR. 


2  I,  the  Lord,  am  with  thee,  be  not  thou  afraid, 
I  will  help  and  strengthen,  be  thou  not 

dismayed ! 
Yea,  I  will  uphold  thee  with  my  own  right 

hand, 
Thou  art  called  and  chosen  in  my  sight  to 

stand. 

Onward  then,  etc. 

3  Tie  will  never  fail  us,  He  will  not  forsake; 
His  eternal  covenant,  He  will  never  break, 
Resting  on  His  promise,  what  have  we  to 

fear? 
God  is  all-sufficient  for  the  coming  year ! 
Onward,  then,  etc. 


121 


7s. 


*  N"^^  ^et  11S  come  De^ore  Him, 
^  '     With  songs  and  prayers  adore  II iin, 
Who  to  our  life  from  heaven 
All  needed  strength  hath  given. 

2  The  stream  of  years  is  flowing, 
And  we  are  onward  going. 
From  old  to  new  surviving, 
And  by  His  mercy  thriving. 

?>  In  woo  we  off  on  languish, 

And   pass  through    limes  of  anguish, 
Of  wars  and  i repidation, 

Alarming   every    nation. 


NEW  YEAR. 

115 

4  In  vain  is  all  our  doing; 
The  labor  we're  pursuing 
In  our  hands  prospers  never, 
Unless  God  watches  ever. 

5  0  God  of  mercy !  hear  us, 

Our  Father !  be  Thou  near  us ; 
'Mid  crosses  and  in  sadness 
Be  Thou  our  Fount  of  gladness. 

6  With  richest  blessings  crown  us, 
In  all  our  ways,  Lord !  own  us ; 
Give  grace,  who  grace  bestowest 
To  all,  e'en  to  the  lowest. 

7  0  Lord!  assistance  lend  us, 
Thy  holy  Spirit  send  us, 
That  lie  may  make  us  glorious, 
And  lead  to  Thee  victorious. 

8  All  this  Thy  hand  bestoweth, 

Thou  Life,  whence  our  life  floweth; 

To  me  and  all  believers 

Grant,   Lord,  these   New  Year's  favors. 

122                                           6, 

i 
6. 

VTOW  a  new  year  opens, 
■*■  *      Now  we  newly  turn 
To  the  holy  Savior, 
Lessons  fresh  to  learn. 

| 

11G                               NEW  YEAR. 

2  This  the  holy  lesson 

On  the  year's  first  day, 
Jesus  by  obedience 
Teaches  to  obey. 

3  Of  Thy  cross  thus  early 
Tokens  Thou  dost  give; 
By  Thy  wounds  Thou  healest, 
By  Thy  death  we  live. 

4  Not  to  suffer  only, 

Jesus,  didst  Thou  como, 
But  to  leave  us  way-marks 
Pointing  to  our  Home. 

5  In  Thy  blessed  footsteps 

Ever  may  we  tread, 
Safe  when  keeping  near  Thee, 
By  Thy  Spirit  led. 

123 

7,  (!. 

A  NOTIIER  year  is  dawning! 
rj*     Dear  Master,  let  it  be 

In  working  or  in  wailing, 
Another  year  with  Thee. 

2  Another  year  of  mercies, 

Of  faith  fulness  and  grace, 
Another  year  of  gladness 
In  the  shining  of  Thy  face. 

NEW  YEAR.  11' 


3  Another  year  of  progress, 

Another  year  of  praise; 
Another  year  of  proving 
Thy  presence  "all  the  days." 

4  Another  year  of  service, 

Of  witness  for  Thy  love; 
Another  year  of  training 
For  holier  work  above. 


5  Another  year  is  dawning! 
Dear  Master,  let  it  be 
On  earth,  or  else  in  Heaven, 
Another  year  for  Thee! 


124 

pOR  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace, 
-*■       Constant  through  another  year, 
Hear  our  song  of  thankf  ulness ; 
Jesus,  our  Redeemer,  hear ! 

2  In  our  weakness  and  distress, 

Rock  of  strength,  be  Thou  our  stay; 
In  the  pathless  wilderness, 
Be  our  true  and  living  Way. 

3  Who  of  us  death's  awful  road 

In  the  coming  year  shall  tread, 
With  Thy  rod  and  staff,  O  God, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  head. 


7s. 


118  NEW  YEAR. 


4  Make  us  faithful,  make  us  pure, 
Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own; 
Help,  O  help  us  to  endure, 

Fit  us  for  Thy  promised  crown. 


5  So  within  Thy  palace  gate 

'We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings, 
Thee,  the  only  Potentate, 

Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings. 


125  L.  M. 

A    HYMN  of  glory  let  us  sing; 
*  *     New  hymns  throughout  the  world  shall 

ring ; 
By  a  new  way  none  ever  trod, 
Christ  mounteth  to  the  throne  of  God. 


2  May  our  afreet  ions   (hither  tend, 
And  thither  constantly  ascend, 
Where,  sealed  on  (lie  Father's  (hrone, 
Thee  reigning  in  the  heavens  we  own! 


3  Be  Thou  our  present  Joy,  O  Lord, 
Who  wilt  be  ever  em-  Reward: 
And  as  the  countless  ages  flee, 
May  all  our  glory  be  in  TheeJ 


EPIPHANY.  lift 


126 


6ptpbany. 


7s,  6s,  81. 


n  JESUS,  King  of  glory! 

^     Both  David's  Lord  and  Son! 

Thy  realm  endures  forever, 

In  heav'n  is  fixed  Thy  throne; 
Help,  that  in  earth's  dominions, 

Throughout  from  pole  to  pole, 
Thy  realm  may  spread  salvation 

To  each  benighted  soul. 

The  eastern  sages,  bringing 

Their  tribute-gifts  to   Thee, 
Bear  witness  to  Thy  kingdom, 

And  humbly  bow  the  knee; 
To  Thee  the  star  is  pointing, 

To  Thee  th'  inspired  Word; 
Hence  joyously  we  hail  Thee: 

Our  Savior  and  our  Lord! 


Thou  art  a  mighty  Monarch, 

As  by  the  Word  we're  told, 
Yet  carest  Thou  but  little 

For  earthly  goods  or  gold; 
On  no  proud  steed  Thou  ridest, 

Thou  wear'st  no  jeweled  crown, 
Xor  dwell'st  in  lordly  castle, 

But  bearest  scoff  and  frown. 


120  EPIPHANV. 


4  Yet  art  Thou  decked  with  beauty, 

With  rays  of  glorious  light; 
Thou  ever  teem'st  with  goodness, 

And  all  Thy  ways  are  right. 
Vouchsafe  to  shield  Thy  people 

With  Thine  nlmighty  arm, 
That  they  may  dwell  in  safely 

From  those  who  mean   them  harm. 

5  Ah,  look  on  me  with  pity, 

Though  I  am  weak  and  poor, 
Admit  me  to  Thy  kingdom, 

To  dwell  there,  blest  and  sure. 
I  pray  Thee,  keep  and  guide  me 

Safe  from  my  bitter  foes, 
From  sin  and  death,  and  Satan; 

Free  me  from  all  my  woes. 

6  And  bid  Thy  Word  within  me 

Shine  as  the  fairest  star; 
Keep  sin  and  all  false  doctrine 

Forever  from  me  far; 
Help  me  confess  Thee  truly, 

And  with  Thy  Christendom 
Here  own   Thee  King  and    Savior 

And  in  the  world  to  come. 


127 


AS  with  gladness  men  of  old 
■*  *■     Did  tfae  guiding  star  heboid; 
As  with  joy  they  bail'd  its  light] 


7s,  61. 


EPIPHANY.  121 

Leading  onward,  beaming  bright; 
So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Thee. 

2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lonely  manger-bed, 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore ; 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 

Ever  seek  Thy  mercy-seat. 

3  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare ; 
So  may  we,  with  holy  joy, 
Pure.,  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ,  to  Thee,  our  heavenly  King. 

4  Holy  Jesus!  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

5  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Xeed  they  no  created  light: 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down; 
There  for  ever  may  we  sing 
Hallelujahs  to  our  King. 


122  EPIPHANY. 


128 


C.  M.  81. 


n  LOVELY  voices  of  the  sky, 

^     That  hymn'd  the  Savior's  birth, 

Are  ye  not  singing  still  on  high, 

Who  once  sang  Peace  on  Earth? 
Still  o'er  us  float  those  holy  strains 

Wherewith  in  days  gone  by 
Ye  bless'd  the  lowly  Syrian  swain, 

O  voices  of  the  sky ! 


O  clear  and  shining  light  whose  beams 

A  heavenly  radiance  shed 
Around  the  palms,  and  o'er  the  streams 

And  on  the  shepherds'  heads; 
Be  near  through  life,  be  near  in  death, 

As  "m  that  holiest  night 
Of  hope,  of  gladness,  and  of  faith, 

O  clear  and  shining  light  ! 


O  Star,  which  led'st  to  Him  whose  love 
Broughl    down    man's   ransom,    five. 

Thou  still  art,  midst  the  hosts  above, 
We  still    may   gaze  on    thee ! 

In   Heaven   Thy   light   dotli   never  set, 
Thy   Pays  earth  may  not  dim; 

Oh,  send   them    fori li   to  guide  us  yet, 

Brighl  Star  which  led  to  Him. 


EPIPHANY.  123 


129 


6s,  5s,  81. 


TITAKEN,  Christian  children, 
""      Up!  and  let  ns  sing 
With  glad  voice,  the  praises 

Of  our  new-born  King. 
Come,  nor  fear  to  seek  Him, 

Children,  tho'  we  be; 
Once  He  said  to  children, 

"Let  them  come  to  Me." 


In  a  manger  lowly 

Sleeps  the  heavenly  Child, 
O'er  Him  fondly  bendeth 

Mary,  mother  mild. 
Ear  above  that  stable, 

Up  in  heaven  so  high, 
One  bright  Star  outshineth, 

Watching  silently. 


Fear  not  then  to  enter, 

Though  we  can  not  bring 
Gold,  or  myrrh,  or  incense 

Fitting  for  a  King. 
Gifts  He  asketh  richer, 

Offerings  costlier  still, 
Yet  may  Christian  children 

Bring  them  if  they  will. 


124  EPIPHANY. 


Brighter  than  all  jewels 

Shines  the  modest  eye; 
Best  of  gifts  lie  loveth, 

Childlike  purity. 
TTaste  we  then  to  welcome, 

"With  a  joyous  lay, 
Christ,  the  King  of  glory, 

Manifest  to-day. 


130 


C.  M.  81. 


C\   TIIOU.  who  by  a  star  didst  guide 
^     The  wise  men  on  their  way, 
Until  it  came  and  stood  beside 

The  place  where  Jesus  lay: 
Although  by  stars  Thou  dost  not  lead 

Thy  servants  now  below, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  when  thoy  need, 

Will  show  them  how  to  go. 


As  yet  we  know  Thee  but  in  part, 

But  still  wo  trust  Thy  word. 
That  blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart, 

For  they  shall  see  the  Lord. 
O  Savior,  give  us  then  Thy  grace 

To  make  us  pure  in  heart, 
That  we  may  see  Tlioo  face  to  fare. 

Hereafter  as  Thou  art. 


EPIPHANY.  125 


131 


8,  5,  8.  7. 


"\I7~E  three  kings  of  Orient  are; 
*  *      Bearing  gifts,  we  traverse  afar, 

Field  and  fountain,  Moor  and  mountain, 

Following  yonder  Star. 

O  Star  of  Wonder,  Star  of  Night, 
Star  with  Royal  Beauty  bright, 
Westward  leading,  Still  proceeding, 
Guide  us  to  Thy  perfect  light. 


2  Born  a  King  on  Bethlehem  plain, 
Gold  I  bring  to  crown  Him  again; 
King  for  ever,  Ceasing  never 
Over  us  all  to  reign. 
O  Star,  etc. 


3  Frankincense  to  offer  have  I, — 
Incense  owns  a  Deity  nigh: 

Prayer  and  praising  All  men  raising, 
Worship  Him,  God  on  high. 
O  Star,  etc. 


4  Myrrh  is  mine;  its  bitter  perfume 
Breathes  a  life  of  gathering  gloom; 

Sorrowing,  sighing,  Bleeding,  dying, 
Sealed  in  the  stone-cold  tomb. 
O  Star,  etc. 


12G  EPIPHANY. 


5  Glorious  now  behold  Him  arise, 
King,  and  God,  and  Sacrifice; 
Heaven  sings  Hallelujah! 
Hallelujah,  the  earth  replies. 
O  Star,  etc. 

132  c,  m. 

DRIGHT  was  the  guiding  star  that  led, 
&*     With  mild,  benignant  ray, 
The  Gentiles  to  the  lowly  shed 
Where  the  Redeemer  lay. 

2  But,  lo!  a  brighter,  clearer  light 

Now  points  to  His  abode; 
It  shines  through  sin  and  sorrow's  night, 
To  guide  us  to  our  God. 

3  O  haste  to  follow  where  it  leads, 

His  gracious  call  obey! 
Be  rugged  wilds,  or  flowery  meads. 
The  Christian's  destined  way. 

4  O  gladly  tread  the  narrow  path, 

While  light  and  grace  are  given! 

For  those  who   follow  Christ  on  earth 

Shall  reign  with  Him  in  Heaven. 

133  8s,  7s,  81. 

CAW  ye  never  in  the  twilight, 
^      When  the  sun  had  left   the  skies, 
Up  in  heav'n  the  elear  stars  shining, 
Through  the  gloom,  like  silver  eyes? 


EPIPHANY.  127 


So  of  old  the  wise  men  watching, 

Saw  a  little  stranger  star, 
And  they  knew  the  King  was  given, 

And  they  followed  it  from  far. 

Heard  ye  never  of  the  story, 

How  they  crossed  the  desert  wild, 
Journeyed  on  by  plain  and  mountain, 

Till  they  found  the  Holy  Child? 
How  they  opened  all  their  treasure 

Kneeling  to  that  Infant  King, 
Gave  the  gold  and  fragrant  incense, 

Gave  the  myrrh  in  offering? 

Know  ye  not  that  lowly  Baby 

Was  the  Bright  and  Morning  Star, 
He  who  came  to  light  the  Gentiles 

And  the  darkened  isles  afar? 
And  we  too  may  seek  His  cradle, 

There  our  hearts'  best  treasures  brinj 
Love  and  faith  and  true  devotion, 

For  our  Savior,  God  and  King. 


134 


8,  7. 


TIJAJITH  has  many  a  noble  city; 
-^     Bethlehem,  thou  dost  all  excel: 
Out  of  thee  the  Lord  from  heaven 
Came  to  rule  his  Israel. 


128  LENT. 


2  Fairer  than  the  sun  at  morning 

Was  the  star  that  told  His  birth, 
To  the  world  its  God  announcing 
Seen  in  fleshly  form  on  earth. 

3  Eastern  sages  at  His  cradle 

Make  oblations  rich  and  rare; 
See  them  give,  in  deep  devotion, 
Gold,  and  frankincense  and  myrrh. 

4  Sacred  gifts  of  mystic  meaning: 

Incense  doth  their  God  disclose, 

Gold  the  King  of  kings  proclaims th. 

Myrrh  His  sepulchre  foreshows. 

5  Jesus,  Whom  the  Gentiles  worshiped 

At  Thy  glad  Epiphany, 
Unto  Thee,  with  God  the  Eather 
And  the  Spirit,  glory  be. 


Lent* 

135  8s,  7s,  SI. 

CTRICKEN,  smitten  and  afflicted, 
^     See  Him  dying  on  the  tree ! 
'Tis  the  Christ  by  man  rejected; 

Yes,  my  soul,  'tis  He!  'tis  He! 
'Tis  the  long  expected  Prophet, 

David's  Son,  yet  Havid's  Lord; 
Proofs  I  see  sufficient  of  it: 

'Tis  the  true  and  faithful  Word. 


LENT.  129 


2  Tell  me,  ye  who  hear  Him  groaning, 

Was  there  ever  grief  like  His? 
Friends  through  fear  His  cause  disowning, 

Foes  insulting  His  distress ; 
Many  hands  were  raised  to  wound  Him, 

Xone  would  interpose  to  save; 
But  the  deepest  stroke  that  pierced  Him 

Was  the  stroke  that  Justice  gave. 

3  Ye  who  think  of  sin  but  lightly, 

Nor  suppose  the  evil  great, 
Here  may  view  its  nature  rightly, 

Here  its  guilt  may  estimate. 
Mark  the  Sacrifice  appointed! 

See  who  bears  the  awful  load ; 
'Tis  the  Word,  the  Lord's  anointed, 

Son  of  man,  and  Son  of  God. 

4  Here  we  have  a  firm  foundation; 

Here  the  refuge  of  the  lost ; 
Christ's  the  Rock  of  our  salvation: 

His  the  name  of  which  we  boast ; 
Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  wounded ! 

Sacrifice  to  cancel  guilt ! 
Xone  shall  ever  be  confounded 

•Who  on  Him  their  hope  have  built, 

136  cm. 

'THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 
•*•      Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 


130  LENT. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day; 
And  there  have  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Washed  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds   supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme 
And  shall  be,  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save, 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering   tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

G  Lord,   I  believe   Thou    hast   prepared 
(Unworthy  though  I  be) 
For   me   a  blood-bought   free  reward, 
A  golden  harp  for  me. 

7  'Tis  strung  and  tuned  for  endless   years, 
Ami  formed  by  power  divine 
To  sound  in  (Jod  the  Father's  ears 
No  other  name  but  Thine. 


LENT.  131 

137  9,  9,  10,  9,  10,  9. 

ESU S,  the  Crucified,  pleads  for  me, 


j 


While  He  is  nailed  to  the  shameful  tree, 
Scorned  and  forsaken,  derided  and  curst, 
See  how  His  enemies  do  their  worst ! 
Yet  in  the  midst  of  the  torture  and  shame, 
Jesus,  the  Crucified,  breathes  my  name! 
Wonder  of  Wonders,  oh !  how  can  it  be  ? 
Jesus,  the  Crucified,  pleads  for  me ! 

2  Lord,  I  have  left  Thee,  I  have  denied, 
Followed  the  world  in  my  selfish  pride; 
Lord,  I  have  joined  in  the  hateful  cry, 
Slay  Him,  away  with  Him,  crucify. 
Lord,  I  have  done  it,  oh!  ask  me  not  how; 
Woven  the  thorns  for  Thy  tortured  brow ! 
Yet  in  His  pity  so  boundless  and  free, 
Jesus,  the  Crucified,  pleads  for  me ! 

3  Though  thou  hast  left  Me  and  wandered  away, 
Chosen  the  darkness  instead  of  the  day ; 
Though  thou  art  covered  with  many  a  stain, 
Though  thou  hast  wounded  Me  oft  and  again, 
Though  thou  hast  followed  thy  wayward  will ; 
Yet,  in  My  pity,  I  love  thee  still. 

Wonder  of  wonders  it  ever  must  be ! 
Jesus,  the  Crucified,  pleads  for  me. 

4  Jesus  is  dying,  in  agony  sore, 
Jesus  is  suffering  more  and  more, 

Jesus  is  bowed  with  the  weight  of  His  woe, 
Jesus  is  faint  with  each  bitter  throe, 


H 


132  LENT. 

Jesus  is  bearing  it  all  in  1113'  stead. 
Pity  Incarnate  for  me  has  bled; 
Wonder  of  wonders  it  ever  must  be! 
Jesus,  the  Crucified,  pleads  for  me. 

138  s,  7, 7. 

OLY  Jesus,  by  Thy  Taiision, 

By  the  woes  which  none  can  share. 
Borne  in  more  than  kingly  fashion, 
By  Thy  love  beyond  compare: 
Crucified,  I  turn  to  Thee, 
Son  of  Mary,  plead  for  me. 

2  By  the  treachery  and  trial 
By  the  blows  and  sore  distress, 

By  desertion  and  denial, 

By  Thine  awful  loneliness: 
Crucified,  I  turn  to  Tlioo, 
Son  of  Mary,  plead  for  me. 

3  By  Thy  look  so  sweet  and  lowly. 
While  they  smote  Thee  <>n  l  lie  l\-ico. 

By  Thy  patience,  calm  and  holy. 
In  the  midst  of  keen  disgrace  j 
Crucified,  I  turn  to  Thee, 
Son  of  Mary,  plead  for  me. 

4  By  the  hour  of  condemnation, 
By  the  blood  which   trickled  down. 

When  for  us  and  our  salvation, 

Then    didst    \ve;ir    the    robe   and   crown: 
Crucified,   I   turn  to  Thee, 
Son  of  Mary,  plead  for  mo. 


LENT.  133 


5  By  the  path  of  sorrows  dreary, 

By  the  Cross,  Thy  dreadful  load, 
By  the  pain,  when,  faint  and  weary, 
Thou  didst  sink  upon  the  road : 
Crucified,  I  turn  to  Thee, 
Son  of  Mary,  plead  for  me. 

6  By  the  Spirit  which  could  render 

Love  for  hate  and  good  for  ill, 
By  the  mercy,  sweet  and  tender, 
Poured  upon  Thy  murderers  still: 
Crucified,  I  turn  to  Thee, 
Son  of  Mary,  plead  for  me. 


139 


8,  7,  8,  8,  7. 

[    ATXTRE  Thee,  T  adore  Thee! 
Glorious  ere  the  world  began ; 
Yet  more  wonderful  Thou  shinest, 
Though  divine,  yet  still  divinest 

In  Thy  dying  love  for  man. 

I  adore  Thee,  I  adore  Thee ! 

Thankful  at  Thy  feet  to  be; 
I  have  heard  Thy  accent  thrilling, 
Lol  I  come,  for  Thou  art  willing 

Me  to  pardon,  even  me. 

T  adore  Thee,  I  adore  Thee, 
Born  of  women,  yet  Divine : 
Stained  with  sins  I  kneel  before  Thee, 
Sweetest  Jesus,  I  implore  Thee, 
Make  me  ever  only  Thine. 


134  LENT. 


140  8,7,8,8,7,7. 

pHRIST,  the  Life  of  all  the  living, 
^     Christ,  the  Death  of  death  our  foe, 
Who  Thyself  for  me  once  giving 

To  the  darkest  depths  of  woe, 
Madest  reconciliation, 
And  didst  save  me  from  damnation : 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

2  Thou,  ah!  Thou,  hast  taken  on  Thee 

Bonds  and  stripes,  a  cruel  rod; 
Pain  and  scorn  were  heaped  upon  Thee, 

O  Thou  sinless  Son  of  God! 
Tims  didst  Thou  my  soul  deliver 
From  the  bonds  of  sin  forever. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  bo, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

3  Thou  didst  bear  the  smiting  only 

That  my  wounds  might  all  be  whole; 
Thou  didst  suffer,  sad  and  lonely, 

Rest  to  give  my  weary  soul; 
Yea,  the  curse  of  God  endurodst, 
Blessing  thus  to  me  scenredst. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

!    Heartless  scoffers  did  surround  Thee, 
Trr;ilin«'    Thee  with  cruel  scorn, 
Iven   wilh  piercing  thorns  t hey  crowned  Thee; 
All  disgrace  Thou,  Lord,  hast  borne. 


LENT.  135 

That  as  Thine  Thou  mightest  own  me, 
And   with  heavenly  glory  crown  me. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

.Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

5  Thou  didst  suffer  men  to  bruise  Thee, 

That  from  pain  I  might  be  free; 
Falsely  did  Thy  foes  accuse  Thee; 

Thence  I  gain  security ; 
Comfortless  once  Thou  didst  languish, 
Me  to  comfort  in  my  anguish. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

6  Thou  didst  suffer  great  affliction, 

And  endure  it  patiently, 
Even  death  by  crucifixion, 

That  Thou  niight'st  atone  for  me; 
Thou  didst  choose  to  be  tormented, 
That  my  doom  should  be  prevented. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

7  That   Thou  wast  so  meek  and  stainless, 
Doth  atone  for  my  proud  mood; 

And  Thy  death  makes  dying  painless, 
All  Thy  ills  have  wrought  our  good. 

Yea,  Thy  deep  humiliation 

Tendeth  to  my  exaltation. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 


136  LENT. 

8  Then,  for  all  that  wrought  our   pardon, 
For  Thy  sorrows  deep  and  sore, 
For  Thine  anguish  in  the  garden, 

I  will  thank  Thee  evermore; 
Thank  Thee  for  Thy  groans  and  sighing, 
For  Thy  bleeding  and  Thy  dying, 
For  that  last  most  bitter  cry, 
And  shall  praise  Thee,  Lord,  on  high. 


141 


C.  M. 


'PIIEKE  is  a  green  hill  far  away, 
■*-        Without  a  city  wall 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified, 
Who  died  to  save  us  all. 

2  We  may  not  know,  we  can  not  tell, 

What  pains  He   had  to  boar, 
But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 
lie  hung  and  suffered  there. 

3  lie  died  that  we  might  be  forgiven, 

J  Ie  died  to  make  us  good, 
That  we  might  go  at    last   !<>   heaven, 
Saved  by  His  precious  blood. 

4  There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin, 

He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 

Of  heaven,  and  let  us  in. 


LENT.  137 

Oh,  clearly,  dearly  has  He  loved! 

And  we  must  love  Him  too, 
And  trust  in  His  redeeming  blood, 

And  try  His  works  to  do. 


142 


8,7. 


O 


PROSS  of  Jesus,  Cross  of  Sorrow, 
^     Where  the  blood  of  Christ  was  shed, 
Perfect  man  on  thee  was  tortured, 
Perfect  God  on  thee  has  bled. 

Here  the  King  of  all  the  ages, 

Throned  in  light  ere  worlds  could  be, 
Robed  in  mortal  flesh  is  dying, 

Crucified  by  sin  for  me. 

3  O  mysterious  condescending! 

O  abandonment  sublime ! 
Very  God  Himself  is  bearing 
All  the  sufferings  of  time! 

4  Evermore  for  human  failure 

By  His  Passion  we  can  plead; 

God  has  borne  all  mortal  anguish, 

Surely  He  will  know  our  need. 

5  This — all  human  thought  surpassing 

This  is  earth's  most  awful  hour, 
God  has  taken  mortal  weakness! 
God  has  laid  aside  His  Power! 


138  LENT. 


G  Once  the  Lord  of  brilliant  seraphs, 
Winged  with  Love  to  do  His  Will, 
Tow  the  scorn  of  all  His  creatures, 
And  the  aim  of  every  ill. 

Up  in  TTcaven,  sublimcst  glory 

Circled  round  Him  from  (he  first; 

I>ut    (he  earth  finds  none   to  serve   Iiim, 
None  to  quench  His  raging  thirst. 

8  Who   shall   fathom   that   descending, 
From  the  rainbow-circled  throne, 
Down  to  earth's  most  base  profaning, 
Dying  desolate  alone. 

0  From  the  "TToly,  TTol.v,  Holy, 

We  adore  Thee,  ()  most   High," 
Down  to  earth's  blaspheming;  voices 
And  the  shout  of  "Crucify." 

10  Cross  of  Jesus,  Cross  of  Sorrow, 

Where   the    l.lood   of  Christ    was  shed, 
Perfect    man  on   thee  was  tortured, 
Perfect  Clod  on  thee  has  bled! 

143  8s,  7s,  (51. 

OW,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising. 
Toll  in  sweo!   and  mournful  strain 
I  low  the  ( 'rucified,  enduring 

Crief,  and  wounds,  and  dying  pain, 
I<  reely  of   1  lis  love  was  oil'ered. 
Sinless  was  for  sinners  slain. 


N 


LENT.  139 


Scourged  with  unrelenting  fury, 
For  the  sins  which  we  deplore, 

By  His  livid  stripes  He  heals  us, 
Raising  us  to  fall  no  more ; 

All  our  bruises  gently  soothing, 
Binding  up  the  bleeding  sore. 


See !  His  hands  and  feet  are  f astcned ; 

So  He  makes  His  people  free ; 
Not  a  wound  whence  blood  is  flcwriing 

But  a  fount  of  grace  shall  be; 
Yea,  the  very  nails  which  nail  Him 

Nail  us  also  to  the  tree. 


4  Through  His  heart  the  spear  is  piercing, 
Though  His  foes  have  seen  Ilim  die; 

Blood  and  water  thence  are  streaming 
In  a  tide  of  mystery; 

Water  from  our  guilt  to  cleanse  us, 
Blood  to  win  us  crowns  on  high. 


5  Jesus,  may  those  precious  fountains 
Drink  to  thirsting  souls  afford; 

Let  them  be  our  present  healing, 
And  at  length  our  great  reward ; 

So  a  ransomed  world  shall  ever 
Praise  Thee,  its  redeeming  Lord. 


140  LENT. 

144 

OLAMB  of  God  Most  IToly, 
Beneath  th?  accursed  tree, 
I  kneel  in  awe  and  trembling, 
And  upward  look  to  Thee. 

2  Upon  the  cross  of  torture 

Thou  hangest  all  forlorn, 
Thy  tender  Hands  are  bleeding, 
Thy  Feet  with  nails  arc  torn. 

3  A  thorny  crown  surroundeth 

Thy  meek  and  patient  Brow, 
And  bitter  pains  are  racking 
Thy  sinless  Body  now. 

4  My  sins  they  are  which  wound  Tilde1, 

Which  cause   Thine  anguish  dread, 
My  sins  the  thorns  have  twisted, 
Which  pierce  Thy  holy  Head. 

5  I  sinned   and   Thou   dost  sutler. 

The  Father's  Holy  Child; 
That  stripes  which  mar  the  Sinless 
Might  heal  the  sin-dciilcd. 


(i. 


145 


J..  M. 


WE3  sing   the  praise  of  Him  who  died, 
Of   11  im  who  died  upon    the  cross; 
The  sinner's  hope  Let    men  deride, 

For  this  we  count  the  world  but  loss. 


LENT.  141 


2  Inscribed  upon  the  cross  we  see 

In  shining  letters,  God  is  love ; 
He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  tree, 
He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

3  The  cross*  it  takes  our  guilt  away, 

It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up, 

It  cheers  with  hope  the  gloomy  day, 

And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup. 

4  It  makes  the  coward  spirit  brave, 

And  nerves  the  feeble  arm  for  fight, 
It  takes  its  terror  from  the  grave, 
And  gilds  the  bed  of  death  with  light. 

5  The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  woe, 

The  measure,  and  the  pledge  of  love, 
The  sinner's  refuge  here  below, 

The  angels'  theme  in  heaven  above. 


146 


6,5. 

P  LORY  be  to  Jesus, 
W     Who,  in  bitter  pains, 
Poured  for  me  the  life-blood 
From  His  sacred  veins ! 

2  Grace  and  life  eternal 
In  that  Blood  I  find; 
Blest  be  His  compassion, 
Infinitely  kind! 


142  LENT. 

3  Blest  through  endless  ages 

Be  the  precious  stream, 
Which  from  endless  torments 
Did  the  world  redeem! 

4  Abel's  blood  for  vengeance 

Pleaded  to  the  skies; 
But  the  Blood  of  Jesus 
For  our  pardon  cries! 

5  Oft  as  earth  exulting 

Wafts  its  praise  on  high, 
Angel  hosts  rejoicing 
Make  their  glad  reply. 

6  Lift  we  then  our  voices, 

Swell  the  mighty  flood ; 
Louder  still,  and  louder, 
Praise  the  precious  Blood! 


147 


OLAMB  of  God  most  lowly! 
All  free  from  spot  and  stain, 
O  help  us  now  to  serve  Thee, 
And  sing  Thy  praise  again. 

2  O  Lamb  of  God  most  holy! 
So  great,  and  yet  so  meek; 
May  we,  when  pride  allures  us, 
Thy  lowly  spirit  seek. 


7,6. 


LENT.  143 

3  0  Lamb  of  God  most  pontic ! 

So  kind,  and  good,  and  true; 
May  we,  when  passion  tempts  us, 
Thy  gentleness  pursue. 

4  0  Lamb  of  God  most  lovely! 

To  Thee  our  faith  would  flee; 
Reveal  to  us  Thy  beauty, 

And  win  our  hearts  to  Thee. 


148 


C.  M. 


ALAS!  and  did  my  Savior  bleed, 
And  did  my  Sov'reign  die  \ 
Would  lie  devote  that  sacred  Head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 
He  groaned  upon  the  tree? 
Amazing  pity!  grace  unknown! 
xlnd  Love  beyond  degree! 


q 


Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ  the  mighty  Maker  died 

For  man  the  creature's  sin! 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 
While  His  dear  cross  appears; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  in  tears. 


144  LENT. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe. 
Here,  Lord,  T  give  myself  away: 
Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 


L.  M. 

HEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  Cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 


W 


2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  Blood. 

3  See,  from  His  head,  His  hands,  His  feet. 

Sorrow  and  love  now  mingled  down! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet. 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  tribute  far  tog  small; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine. 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

150  8s,  7s,  81. 

UTS  not  this  our  King  and  Prophet*" 

*       Ping   llosanna,  wave  tlio   palm. 

Let   the  children    from   I  he   letnple 

Echo  bnek   I  he  people's  psalm  | 


LENT.  145 


"Blessed  is  the  Son  of  David/' 
Blessed  is  the  Christ  of  God, 

Welcome  to  the  hill  of  Sion, 

Deck  the  pathway,  strew  the  sod! 


"Meek  and  lowly  One,"  ITe  cometh, 

And  the  anthem  greets  His  ears; 
Lo,  the  city  lies  before  Him, 

But  Ifo  >ce.-  it  through  His  tears; 
Looking  from  the  Mount  of  Olives, 

Towers  and  marble  temples  rise ; 
Is  Thy  peace,  O  well-loved  Salem 

"Hid  for  ever  from  thine  eyes  V 

Sees  He  now,  in  solemn  vision, 

Calvary  "without  the  gate  V 
Israel  fallen,  "house  and  city 

Left  unto  her  desolate  V 
Yes,  O  Savior  all  enduring! 

Thou  wast  watching  every  heart — 
Which  would  love  Thee,  which  forsake  Thee, 

Which  would  do  the  traitor's  part- 
Pity,  Lord,  man's  hollow  praises, 

Then,  and  now,  which  greet  Thee  thus ; 
"By  Thy  Cross,  and  by  Thy  Passion, " 

O  have  mercy  yet  on  us! 

Thou  reignest  with  the  Father, 

And  the  Spirit  evermore; 
Lord,  look  down  upon  Thy  servants, 

Who  repent  and  would  adore. 


146  LENT. 

151 

C\  COME  and  mourn  with  me  awhile ; 
^     O  come  ye  to  the  Savior's  side; 
O  come,  together  let  us  mourn; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified! 

2  Have  we  no  tears  to  shed  for  Him, 

While   soldiers  scoff  and   Jews  deride? 
Ah !  look  how  patiently  He  hangs ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified! 


3  How  fast  His  hands  and  feet  are  nailed; 

IFis  throat  with  parching  thirst  is  dried 
His  failing  eyes  are  dimmed  with  Mood; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified ! 

4  Seven  times  He  spake,  seven  words  of  love ; 

And  all  three  hours  His  silence  cried 
For  mercy  on  the  souls  of  men ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified! 

5  Come,  let  us  stand  beneath  the  Cross; 

So  may  the  Blood  from  out  His  side 
Fall  gently  on  us,  drop  by  drop; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified! 

0  A  broken  heart,  a  fount  of  tears, 
Ask,  and  they  will  not  be  denied; 
Lord  Jesus,  may  we  love  and  weep, 
Since  Thou  for  us  art  crucified. 


L.  M. 


LENT.  147 


152  S.  M.  81. 

/^ROWISr  Him  with  many  crowns, 
^-/     The  Lamb  upon  His  throne ; 
Hark!  how  the  heav'nly  anthem  drowns 

All  music  but  its  own! 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  sing 

Of  Him  who  died  for  thee; 
And  hail  Him  as  thy  matchless  King 

Thro'  all  eternity. 


Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  love! 

Behold  Llis  hands  and  side, — 
Those  wounds,  yet  visible  above, 

In  beauty  glorified: 
No  angel  in  the  sky 

Can  fully  bear  that  sight, 
But  downward  bends  his  wondering  eye 

At  mysteries  so  bright. 


Crown  Him,  the  Lord  of  Heaven! 

One  with  the  Father  known, — 
And  the  blest  Spirit  through  Him  given 

From  yonder  Triune  throne! 
All  hail,  Redeemer,  hail! 

For  Thou  hast  died  for  me : 
Thy  praise  and  glory  shall  not  fail 

Throughout  eternity. 


118  LENT. 


153  T>,  ci. 

BLESSED  Savior!    Thee  I  love, 
All  my  other  joys  above; 
All  my  hopes  in  Thee  abide, 
Thou  my  hope,  and  naught  beside; 
Ever  let  my  glory  be 
Only,  only,  only  Thee. 

2  Onee  again  beside  the  Cross, 
All  my  gain  I  count  but  loss; 
Earthly  pleasures  fade  away, — 
Clouds  they  are  that  hide  my  day: 
.Hence,  vain  shadows!  let  me  see 
Jesus  crucified  for  me. 

3  Blessed  Savior!  Thine  am  I, 
Thine  to  live,  and  Thine  to  die; 
Height,  or  depth,  or  earthly  power 
XeVr  shall  hide  my  Savior  more: 
Ever  shall  my  glory  be 

Only,  only,  only  Thee. 

1  54  7s,  (is,  81. 

HLKKDINd   Head,  and  wounded, 
And  full  of  pain  and  scorn, 


0 


In  mockery  surrounded 

With  cruel  crown  of  (horn: 

O    Head!    once  crowned  with  glory 
And  heav'nly  majesty, 

But  now  despised   and  gory; 
Yet  here  I  welcome  Thee] 


LENT.  140 

2  Men  spit  upon  and  jeer  Thee, 

Thou  noble  countenance, 
Though  mighty  worlds  shall  fear    Thee, 

And-nee  before  Thy  glance ! 
How  art  Thou  pale  with  anguish, 

With  sore  abuse  and  scorn ! 
How  does  Thy  visage  languish, 


Which  once  was  bright  as  morn 


3  Now  from  Thy  cheeks  has  vanished 

Their  color  once  so  fair; 
From  Thy  red  lips  is  banished 

The  splendor  that  was  there. 
Pale  Death  with  cruel  rigor 

Bereaveth  Thee  of  life; 
Thus  losest  Thou  Thy  vigor 

And  strength  in  this  sad  strife. 

4  My  burden,  in  Thy  passion, 

Lord,  Thou  hast  borne  for  me, 
For  it  was  my  transgression, 

Which  brought  this  woe  on  Thee. 
I  cast  me  down  before  Thee, 

Wrath  were  my  rightful  lot, 
Have  mercy,  I  implore  Thee, 

Redeemer,  spurn  me  not ! 

5  My  Shepherd,  now  receive  me! 

My  Guardian,  own  me  Thine ! 
Great  blessings  Thou  didst  give  me, 
O  Source  of  gifts  divine! 


150  LENT. 

Thy  lips  have  often  fed  me 
With  milk  and  sweetest  food; 

Thy  Spirit  oft  has  led  me 
To  stores  of  heavenly  good. 

6  Thanks  from  my  heart  I  offer 

Thee,  Jesus,  dearest  Friend, 
For  all  that  Thou  didst  suffer; 

My  good  didst  Thou  intend. 
Ah!   grant  that  I  may  ever 

To  Thy  truth  faithful  he; 
When  soul  and  body  sever, 

May  I  be  found  in  Thee! 


r  Be  Thou  my  Consolation 

And  Shield  when  I  must  die; 
Remind  me  of  thy  passion, 

When  my  last  hour  draws  nigh. 
My  f.ves  shall  then  behold  Tneej 

Upon  Thy  cross  shall  dwell, 
My  heart  by  faith  enfold  Thee, 

Who  dieth  thus,  dies  well! 


155 


C.  M. 


Q  THOU  who  thro'  this  holy  week 
^      Didst  suffer  for  ns  all; 
The  sick  to  cure,  the  lost  to  seek, 
To  raise  up  them  that  fall. 


PALM  SUNDAY.  151 


2  We  can  not  understand  the  woe 

Thy  Love  was  pleased  to  bear: 
O  Lamb  of  God,  we  only  know 
That  all  our  hopes  are  there ! 

3  Thy  feet  the  path  of  suffering  trod 

Thy  hand  the  victory  won: 
What  shall  we  render  to  our  God 
For  all  that  He  hath  done  ? 

4  To  God,  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
By  men  on  earth  be  honor  done, 
And  by  the  heavenly  host. 


156 


palm  Sunday. 

7s,  6s,  81. 

ALL  glory,  praise  and  honor 
■f*     To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King! 
To  whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  Hosannas  ring. 
Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 

Thou  David's  royal  son; 
Who  in  the  Lord's  name  comest, 
The  King  and  blessed  One. 
All  glory,  praise  and  honor, 
To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King! 
To  whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  hosannas  ring. 


152 


PALM  SUNDAY. 


The  company  of  Angels 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high; 
And  mortal  men,  and  all  things 

Created,  make  reply. 
The  people  of  the  Hebrews 

With  palms  before  Thee  went: 
Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 

Before  Thee  we  present. 
All  glory,  etc. 

To  Thee  before  Thy  passion 

They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise: 
To  Thee,  now  high  exalted, 

Our  melody  we  raise. 
Thou  didst  accept  their  praises; 

Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest. 

Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 
All  glory,  etc. 


157 


L.  M. 


O  IDE  on,  ride  on  in  majesty: 

^      Hark:  all  the  tribes  hosanna  cry; 

O  Savior  meek,  pursue  Thy  road 

With  palms  and  scatter'd  garments  strow'd. 


2  Ride  on,  ride  en  in  majesty, 

I  n  lowlj    p'unp  rule  en  to  die: 

()   Chris!,  Thy    triumphs   now  begin 

O'er  captive  death  and  eoixpiered  sin. 


PALM  SUNDAY.  153 

3  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty: 
The  winged  squadrons  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes 
To  see  th'  approaching  sacrifice. 

4  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty: 

Thy  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh; 
The  Father,  on  His  sapphire  throne, 
Expects  His  own  anointed  Son. 

5  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty: 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die ; 

Bow  Thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain, 
Then  take,  O  God,  Thy  power,  and  reign. 


158 


P.  M. 


SING  Hosanna!    Blessed  be 
He  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
Hosanna  in  the  highest! 

He  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord, 
He  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord, 

Hosanna,  Hosanna, 
Hosanna  in  the  highest! 
Hosanna  in  the  highest! 


159 


7s,  6s,  81. 

"11 7"  HEN,  His  salvation  bringing, 
"      To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 
Hosanna  to  His  name. 


151  PALM  SUNDAY. 

Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  Him, 
But,  as  He  rode  along, 

He  let  them  still  attend  Him, 
And  smiled  to  hear  their  song. 

2  And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  for  children  still, 
Though  now  as  King  He  rcigneth 

On  Z ion's  heavenly  hill; 
We'll  flock  around  His  banner, 

Who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  cry  aloud,  Hosanna 

To  David's  royal  Son. 

3  For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise, 

The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 
Would  their  Hosannas  raise, 

But  shall  we  only  render 
The  tribute  of  our  words? 

No;  while  our  hearts  arc  tender, 
They,  too,  shall  be  the  Lord's. 


160 


8,  T,  4,  7. 


ONCE  was  heard  the  song  of  children 
^     By  the  Savior  when  on  earth; 

Joyful  in  tlie  sacred  temple 

Shouts  of  youthful  praise  had  birtli; 

And    Hosannas, 
Loud  to  David's  Son  broke  forth. 


PALM  SUNDAY.  155 

Palms  of  victory  strewn  around  Him, 
Garments  spread  beneath  His  feet. 

Prophet  of  the  Lord  they  crowned  Him, 
In  fair  Salem's  crowded  street, 

While  Hosannas 
From  the  lips  of  children  greet. 

God  o'er  all  in  heaven  reigning, 

We  this  day  Thy  glory  sing; 
Not  with  palms  Thy  pathway  strewing, 

We  would  loftier  tribute  bring, — 
Glad  Hosannas 

To  our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

O,  though  humble  is  our  offering, 
Deign  accept  our  grateful  lays; 

Those  from  children  once  proceeding 
Thou  didst  deem  "perfected  praise." 

Now  Hosannas, 
Savior,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise. 


161 


7s,  6s,  81. 


O  OS  ANNA!  loud  hosanna! 
■*-  A     The  little  children  sang ; 
Through  pillar'd  court  and  temple, 

The  lovely  anthem  rang; 
To  Jesus,  who  had  bless'd  them, 

Close  folded  to  his  breast, 
The  children  sang  their  praises 

The  simnlest  and  the  best. 


150  PALM  SUNDAY. 

2   From  Olivet  they  followed, 

"Midst  an  exultant  crowd, 
Waving  the  victor  palm  branch, 

And  shouting  clear  and  loud; 
Bright  angels  joined  tide  chorus, 

Beyond  the  cloudless  sky — 
"ITosanna  in  the  highest: 

Glory  to  God  on  high!" 


o 


Fair  leaves  of  silvery  olive 

They  strewed  upon  the  ground, 
Whilst  Salem's  circling  mountains 

Echoed  the  joyful  sound; 
The  Lord  of  men  and  angels 

Lode  on  in  lowly  state, 
Xor  scorned  that  little  children 

Should  on  His  bidding  wait. 

4  "ITosanna  in   the  highest!" 

That  ancient  song  we  sing, 
For  Christ  is  our  Redeemer, 

The  Lord  of  Heaven  our  King. 
Oh,  may  we  ever  praise  Jlim, 

A\' i t li  heart,  and  life,  and  voice, 
And  in  His  blissful  presence 

Klornally  rejoice! 

162 

GLOBY  and  praise  to  Thee,  Redeemer 
West! 
By  loud  Ilosamms  on  Thy  road  confessM ! 


10s. 


EASTER.  157 


Hail!  Israel's  King!    Hail!  David's  Son 

ador'd, 
Who  comest  in  the  Name  of  Israel's  Lord ! 

2  Thee  once  with  palms  the  Jews  went  forth  to 

meet, 
Thee  now  with  prayers  and  holy  hymns  we 

greet ; 
Glory  and  praise  to  Thee,  Incarnate  Word  ! 
Who  comest  in  the  Name  of  Israel's  Lord! 

3  Thee,  on  Thy  way  to  die,  they  crowned  with 
praise! 

To  Thee,  enthroned  on  high,  our  song  we 
raise. 
Glory  and  praise,  etc. 

4  Thy  praise  in  Heaven  the  host  angelic  sings. 
On  earth,  mankind  with  all  created  things. 

Glory  and  praise,  etc. 


Gaster. 

163 

r HEIST,  the  Lord  is  ris'n  to-day," 
^     Sons  of  men  and  angels  say, 
liaise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high; 
Sing,  ye  heav'ns,  and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won: 
Lo !  our  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 
Lo!  lie  sets  in  blood  no  more. 


7s. 


158  EASTER. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal ; 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell. 
Death  in  vain  forbids  His  rise; 
Christ  has  opened  Paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King; 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Dying  once,  He  all  doth  save; 
Where  thy  victory,  O  grave? 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head: 
Made  like  Ilim,  like  Him  we  rise ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies! 

0>  Hail,  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven! 
Praise  to  Thee  by  both  be  given : 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now; 
Hail,  the  Resurrection  Thou! 


1  64  8s,  7s,  121. 

PITRIST  is  risen!  ITallelma! 
V^     Risen  our  victorious  Head! 
Sing  His  praises!  Halleluia! 

Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead ! 
Cratefully  our  hearts  adore  Him, 

As  II is  light  once  more  appears, 
Rowing  down  in  joy  before  Him, 

Rising  up  from  grief  and  tears. 


EASTER.  159 

Christ  is  risen.  Halleluia! 

Risen  our  victorious  Head ! 
Sing  His  praises!    Halleluia! 

Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead. 


Christ  is  risen!  all  the  sadness 

Of  our  Lenten  fast  is  o'er, 
Through  the  open  gates  of  gladness 

He  returns  to  life  once  more : 
Death  and  hell  before  Him  bending, 

He  doth  rise,  the  Victor  now, 
Angels  on  His  steps  attending, 

Glory  round  His  wounded  brow: 
Chorus. 


Christ  is  risen !  all  the  sorrow 

That  last  evening  round  Him  lay, 
Now  hath  found  a  glorious  morrow 

In  the  rising  of  to-day; 
And  the  grave  its  first  fruits  giveth, 

Springing  up  from  holy  ground, 
He  was  dead,  but  now  He  liveth, 

He   was  lost,  but   He  is   found: 
Chorus. 


Christ  is  risen !  henceforth  never 
Death  or  hell  shall  us  enthrall, 

Be  we  Christ's,  in  Him  for  ever 
We  have  triumphed  over  all; 


160  EASTER. 


All  the  doubting  and  dejection 

Of  our  trembling-  hearts  have  ceased, 

'Tis  His  day  of  Resurrection! 

Let  ns  rise  and  keep  the  Feast: — 
Chorus. 


165 


lVj  ORNING  breaks  upon  the  tomb ; 
^*     Jesus  scatters  all  its  gloom; 
Day  of  triumph  through  the  skies, 
See  the  glorious  Savior  rise. 

2  Ye  who  are  of  death  afraid, 
Triumph  in  the  scattered  shade; 
Drive  your  anxious  cares  away, 
See  the  place  where  Jesus  lay! 

o  Christian,  dry  your  flowing  tears, 
Chase  ypu'r  unbelieving  fears; 
Look  on  His  deserted  grave, 
Doubt  no  more  His  power  to  save. 


166  7s,  6s,81. 

T  IE  giveth  us  the  vict'ry 
l  *      O'er  S:it:m,  self  and  sin  ; 
O,  hearts  make  room  for  Jesus — 

Arise,  and  let  Him  in! 
This  glorious    Kaster  morning 


167 


EASTER.  161 

Come,  greet  your  Risen  King, 
And  to  His  praise  and  honor 

Triumphant  anthems  sing! 
And  to  His  praise  and  honor 

Triumphant   anthems  sing. 

He  giveth  us  the  vict'ry! 

Praise  God  that  this  is  true; 
The  evil  thoughts  within  us 

His   Spirit  shall  subdue; 
The  nations  yet  in  darkness, 

Shall  soon  be  brought  to  ice 
The  light  of  Christ  eternal — 

That  shines  so  full  and  free, 
The  light  of  Christ  eternal — 

That  shines  so  full  and  free. 

lie  giveth  us  the  vict'ry! 

O  blessed,  blessed  thought, 
That  thro'  our  Risen  Savior 

Such  mighty  work  was  wrought; 
Our  hallelujah  voices 

Forever  will  proclaim, 
The  majesty  and  honor 

Of  Christ's  exalted  name! 
The  majesty  and  honor 

Of  Christ's  exalted  name! 

8,  7,  7. 
UE  is  risen!   He  is  risen! 
A  A     Tell  it  with  a  joyful  voice : 
He  has  burst  His  three  days'  prison, 


162  EASTER. 


Let  the  whole  wide  earth  rejoice: 
Death  is  conquered,  man  is  free, 
Christ  has  won  the  victory. 

Tell  it  to  the  sinners,  weeping 
Over  deeds  in  darkness  done, 

Weary  fast  and  vigil  keeping, 

Brightly   breaks  their   Easter   sun 

Blood  can  wash  all  sins  away, 

Christ  has  conquered  hell  to-day. 

Come,   with  high  and  holy  gladness, 
Chant  our  Lord's  triumphant  lay; 

Not  one  touch  of  twilight  sadness 
Dims  His  liesurrection  Day; 

Brightly  dawns  the  radiant  East, 

Brighter  far  our  Easter  Eeast. 

ITc  is  risen!  He  is  risen! 

He  has  ope'd  the  eternal  gate; 
We  are  free  from  sin's  dark  prison, 

lvisen  to  a  holier  state ; 
Soon  a  brighter  Easter  beam 
On  our  longing  eyes  shall  stream. 


168 


8s,  7s,  SI. 

SING  with  nil   the  sens  of  glory, 
Sing  (he  resurrection  song! 
Dealli  ;ind  sorrow,  earth's  dark  story. 
To  the  former  days  belong; 


KASTER.  103 


Even  now  the  dawn  is  breaking, 

Soon  the  night  of  time  shall  ccaso, 

And  in  God's  own  likeness  waking, 
Man  shall  know  eternal  peace. 

2  O  what  glory  far  exceeding 

All  that  eye  has  yet  perceived! 
Holiest  hearts,  for  ages  pleading, 

Never  that  full  joy  conceived, 
God  has  promised,  Christ  prepares  it,     . 

There  on  high  our  welcome  waits; 
Ev'ry  humble  spirit   shares  it, 

Christ  has  passed  th'  eternal  gates. 

3  Life  eternal!  0  what  wonders 

Crown'd   on  faith,  what  joy  unknown, 
When  amid  earth's  closing  thunders 

Saints  shall  stand  before  the  throne! 
O  to  enter  that  bright  portal, 

See  that  glowing  firmament, 
Know  with  Thee,  O  God  immortal, 

Jesus  Christ  whom  Thou  hast  sent. 


169 


7,7, 


"V\/"E  will  carol  joyfully 
*  '       On  this  holy  festal  day; 
To  our  risen  Lord  and  King 
Grateful  homage  we  will  bring. 
Carol,  carol,  carol,  carol 

To  our  risen  Lord  and  King. 


104 

EASTER. 

2 

We   will  carol  joyfully, 

As  with  sweet  accord  wo  bring 

Praise  from  ev'ry  heart  and  voice 

To  our  risen  Lord  and  King: 

Carol,  carol,  etc. 

3  "Wo  will  carol  joyfully, 

While  our  love  and  thanks  we  g'wc 

To  our  risen  Lord   and  King, 

Him  who  died  that  wo  might  live. 

Carol,  carol,  etc. 

4  Wo  will  carol  joyfully, 

And  to  TTim  our  offerings  bring — 

Grateful  hearts,  with  love  and  praise, 

To  our  risen   Lord  and  King. 

Carol,  carol,  etc. 

170 

L.  M. 

I 

£NOW  that   my  "Redeemer  lives! 

What  comfort  this  sweel   sentence giyes ! 

He 

lives.  He  lives,  who  once  was  dead. 

He 

lives,  my  ever  living  I  lead. 

2  TTo  lives  triumphant  from  the  grave* 

He 

lives  eternally  to  save; 

He 

lives  all-glorioua  m  the  sky. 

He 

lives  exalted  there  on  high: 

EASTER.                                  165 

3  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  His  love, 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above, 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

4  He  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply, 
He  lives  to  guide  me  with  His  eye, 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  when  faint, 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

5  He  lives 
He  lives 
He  lives 
He  lives 

to  silence  all  my  fears, 
to  wipe  away  my  tears, 
to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
all  blessings  to  impart. 

6  He  lives 
He  lives 
He  lives, 
He  lives, 

my  kind,  wise,  heavenly  Friend, 
and  loves  me  to  the  end; 
and  while  He  lives,  I'll  sing; 
my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King ! 

7  He  lives,  and  grants  me  daily  breath ; 
He  lives,  and  I  shall  conquer  death; 
He  lives  my  mansion  to  prepare; 
He  lives  to  bring  me  safely  there. 

8  He  lives,  all  glory  to  His  name! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same; 
0  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 
"I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives!" 

166  EASTER. 


171 


7s,  6s,  81. 


'T'TTE  (lay  of  Resurrection! 
*■      Earth,  toll  it  out  abroad! 
The  Passover  of  gladness, 

The  Fassovfe'r  of  Ood 
From  death  to  life  otornal, 

From  earth  unto  the  sky, 
Our  Christ  hath  brought  us  over, 

With  hymns  of  victory. 


2  Our  hearts  be  pure  from  evil, 

That  we  may  sec  aright 
The  Lord  in  rays  eternal 

Of  Resurrection  light: 
And  listening"  to  His  accents. 

May  hear,  so  calm  and  plain, 
TTis  own  All  hail! — and  hearing, 

May  raise  the  victor  strain. 

3  Now  let  the  heavens  be  joyful! 

Let  earth  her  gong  begin! 
Let  all  the  world  keep  triumph, 

And  all  that  is  therein: 
Tn  grateful  exultation 

Their   noles  let   all    things  blend. 
For   Christ    the    Lord   hath    risen, 

Our  joy  that  hath  no  end. 


172 


EASTER.  1G7 


6s,  5s,  121. 


P  01)  hath  sent  His  Angels  to  the  earth 
^-*     again, 

Bringing  joyful  tidings  to  the  sons  of  men. 
They  who  first  at  Christmas,  throng'd  the 

heav'nly  way, 
Xow  beside  the  tornb-door,  sit  on  Easter  Day. 

Angels  sing  I  lis  triumph,  as  you  sang 
His  birth, 

"Christ  the  Lord  is  risen," 

"Peace,  good-will  on  earth." 


2  In  the  dreadful  desert,  where  the  Lord  was 

tried, 
There  the  faithful  Angels  gathered  at  His 

side. 
And  when  in  the  garden,  grief  and  pain  and 

care 
Bowed  Him  down  with  anguish,  they  were 

with  II im  there. 

Cho. — Angels,  sing,  etc. 

3  Yet  the  Christ  they  honor,  is  the  same 

Christ  still, 
Who,  in  light  and  darkness,  did  His  Father's 

will. 
And  the  tomb  deserted,  shineth  like  the  sky, 
Since  He  passed  out  from  it,  into  victory. 

Cho. — Angels,  sing,  etc. 


1C8 


EASTER. 


4  God  has  still  His  Angels,  helping,  at  His 

word, 
All  His  faithful  children,  like   their  faithful 

Lord; 
Soothing  them  in  sorrow,  arming  them  in 

strife, 
Opening  wide  the  tomb-doors,  leading  into 

Life. 

Cho. — Angels,  sing,  etc. 

5  Father,  send  Thine  Angels  unto  us,  we  pray ; 
Leave  us  not  to  wander,  all  along  our  way. 
Let  them  guard  and  guide  us,  wheresoe'er  we 

be, 
Till  our  resurrection  brings  us  home  to  Thee. 
Cho. — Angels,  sing,  etc. 


173 


7,  6,  6,  6. 


A  WAKE,  my  heart,  with  gladness, 
■**■     See  what  to-day  is  done! 
How  after  gloom  and  sadness 

Comes  forth  the  glorious  Sun! 
My  Savior  there  was  laid 
Where  our  bed  must  be  made, 
When  to  the  realms  of  light 
Our  Spirit  wings  its  flight. 

2  They  in  the  grave  did  sink  Him, 
The  foe  hold  jubilee; 
Before  he  can  bethink  Him, 
Lo!  Christ  again  is  free, 


EASTER.  1G9 

And  "Victory!"  He  cries, 
And  waveth  tow'rd  the  skies 
His  banner,  for  the  field 
Is  by  the  Hero  held. 

Upon  the  grave  is  standing 

The  Hero,  looking  round; 
The  foe,  no  more  withstanding, 

His  weapon  on  the  ground 
Throws  down,  his  hellish  power, 
To  Christ  he  must  give  o'er, 
And  to  the  Victor's  bands 
Must  yield  his  feet  and  hands. 

This  is  a  sight  that  gladdens 

And  fills  my  heart  with  glee; 
Now,  naught  soever  saddens 

My  soul,  nor  takes  from  me 
My  trust  or  fortitude, 
Or  any  precious  good 
Which  by  His  victory 
My  Savior  gained  for  me. 

Hell  and  its  prince,  the  Devil, 
Now  of  their  power  are  shorn 

I  now  am  safe  from  evil, 
And  sin  I  laugh  to  scorn; 

Grim  death  with  all  his  might 

Can  not  my  soul  affright; 

He  is  a  powerless  form, 

Howe'er  he  rage  and  storm. 


1G8  EASTER. 


4  God  has  still  His  Angels,  helping,  at  His 

word, 
All  His  faithful  children,  like   their  faithful 

Lord; 
Soothing  them  in  sorrow,  arming  them  in 

strife, 
Opening  wide  the  tomb-doors,  leading  into 

Life. 

Cho. — Angels,  sing,  etc. 

5  Father,  send   Thine  Angels  unto  us,  we  pray ; 
Leave  us  not  to  wander,  all  along  our  way. 
Let  them  guard  and  guide  us,  wheresoe'er  we 

be, 
Till  our  resurrection  brings  us  home  to  Thee. 
Cho. — Angels,  sing,  etc. 


173 


7,  6,  6,  6 


A  WAKE,  my  heart,  with  gladness, 
■**■     Sec  what  to-day  is  done! 
How  after  gloom  and  sadness 

Comes  forth  the  glorious  Sun ! 
My  Savior  there  was  laid 
Where  our  bed  must  be  made, 
When  to  the  realms  of  light 
Our  Spirit  wings  its  flight. 

2  They  in  the  grave  did  sink  Him, 
The   foe  held  jubilee; 
Before  he  can  bethink  Him, 
Lo!   Christ  again  is  free, 


EASTER.  1G9 

And  "Victory!"  He  cries, 
And  waveth  tow'rd  the  skies 
His  banner,  for  the  field 
Is  by  the  Hero  held. 

Upon  the  grave  is  standing 

The  Hero,  looking  round; 
The  foe,  no  more  withstanding, 

His  weapon  on  the  ground 
Throws  down,  his  hellish  power, 
To  Christ  he  must  give  o'er, 
And  to  the  Victor's  bands 
Must  yield  his  feet  and  hands. 

This  is  a  sight  that  gladdens 

And  fills  my  heart  with  glee; 
Now,  nanghtsoever  saddens 

My  soul,  nor  takes  from  me 
My  trust  or  fortitude, 
Or  any  precious  good 
Which  by  His  victory 
My  Savior  gained  for  me. 

Hell  and  its  prince,  the  Devil, 
Xow  of  their  power  are  shorn 

I  now  am  safe  from  evil, 
And  sin  I  laugh  to  scorn; 

Orim  death  with  all  his  might 

Can  not  my  soul  affright; 

He  is  a  powerless  form, 

Howe'er  he  rage  and  storm. 


170  EASTER. 

G  The  world  against  mo  rageth, 

Its  fury  I  disdain; 
Though  bitter  war  it  wageth, 

Its  work  is  all  in  vain. 
No  trouble  troubles  me, 
My  heart  from  care  is  free, 
Misfortune  now  is  play, 
And  night  is  bright  as  day. 

7  I  cleave  now  and  forever, 

To  Christ,  a  member  true; 
My  Head  will  leave  me  never, 

Whate'er  He  passoth  through; 
He  treads  the  world  beneath 
His  feet,  and  conquers  death 
And  holl,  and  breaks  sin's  thrall 
I'm  with  Ilim  through  it  all. 

8  To  glory  He  ascendeth, 

1    follow   Him  i'ore'er, 
For  Christ,  my  Head,  defondeth 

His  member  from  all  care: 
No  enemy  I  fear. 
Because  my  Head  is  near; 
My  Savior  is  my  Shield, 
By  Ilim  all  rage  is  stilled. 

0  He  1) rings  me  to  the  portal 
That   opens   into  bliss. 
Where  graved   in  words  immortal 
This  golden  scripture  is: 


EASTER.  171 

"Who  there  are  scorned  with  me, 
Sere  with  me  crowned  shall  he; 
"Who  there  with  me  shall  die, 
Shall  here  be  raised  as  1." 


174 


JESUS  Christ  is  ris'n  to-day, 
Our  triumphant  holy  day, 
Who  did  once  upon  the  cross, 
Suffer  to  redeem  our  loss. 
Alleluia ! 

2  Hymns  of  praise  then  let  us  sing 
Unto   Christ,   our  heavenly  King, 
Who  endured  the  cross  and  grave, 
Sinners  to  redeem  and  save. 
Alleluia! 

o  But  the  pains  which  lie  endured, 
Our  salvation  have  procured; 
Now  above  the  sky  He's  King, 
Where  the  angels  ever  sing, 
Alleluia! 

4  Now  be  God  the  Father  praised, 
With  the  Son,  from  death  upraised, 
And  the  Spirit,  ever  blest, 
One  true  God,  by  all  confessed. 
Alleluia! 


172  EASTER. 


175  10,7,6,10. 

ET  the  merry  church-bells  ring,  ring,  ring, 


L] 


ring 


r\ 


Let  the  merry  church-bells  ring! 
Hence  with  tears  and  sighing; 

Frost  and  cold  have  fled  with  spring; 
Life  hath  conquer'd  dying. 

Flow'rs  are  smiling,  fields  are  gay, 
Sunny  is  the  weather: 

With  our  rising  Lord  to-day, 
All  things  rise  together. 
| :  Let  the  merry  church-bells  ring,  ring,  ring, 
ring!  :| 

2  Let  the  merry  church-bells  ring,  ring,  ring, 
ring! 
Let  the  birds  sing  out  again 

From  their  leafy  chapel, 
Praising  Him  with  Whom  in  vain 

Satan  sought  to  grapple. 
Sounds  of  joy  come  fast  and  clear, 

As  the  breezes  flutter; 
"lie  is  risen;  He  is  not  here," 

Is  the  strain  they  utter. 
|:  Let  the  merry  church-bells  ring,  ring,   ring, 
ring!  :| 

;>   Let  the  merry  church-bells  ring,  ring,  ring, 
ring! 

Let  the  past  of  grief  be  past; 
This  our  comfort  giveth, 


EASTER.  173 


He  was  slain  on  Friday  last, 
But  to-day  He  liveth! 
Mourning  hearts   must  needs  be  gay, 
Joy  now  breaks  her  prison, 
Since  the  very  grave  can  say, 
"He's  not  here,  He's  risen." 
Let  the  merry  church-bells  ring,  ring,  rinj 
ring!  :| 


176 


7s,  6s,  81. 


C\  JOYOUS  Easter  morning, 
^  That  saw  the  Lord  arise ! 
O  bright  and  happy  morning! 

The  clouds  have  left  the  skies. 
The  night  of  grief  is  ended. 

The  day  has  come  again. 
And  Christ  has  won  the  vict'ry, 

For  all  the  sons  of  men 


O  gladsome  Easter  morning ! 

Our  hearts  rejoice  to-day, 
The  grave   and   death   are  conquered 

He  is  of  Life  the  Way. 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  vanquished 

He  is  the  Victor  King! 
Then  let  us  all  with  gladness 

Our  thankful  praises  sing. 


174  EASTER. 

3  O  blessed  Easter  morning! 

What  day  so  bright  as  this, 
When,  through  His  mighty  triumph, 

He  won  the  courts  of  bliss! 
The  doors  of  Heaven  are  open, 

The  grave  no  more  has  dread; 
For  risen  is  our  Savior, 

The  lirst  fruits  of  the  dead. 


177 


7s,  Ob,  81. 


f^OME,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 
^     Of  triumphant  gladness! 
God  hath  brought  His  Israel 

Into  joy  from  sadness ! 
Tis  the  spring  of  souls  to-day; 

Christ  hat h  burst  His  prison; 
And  from  three  days'  sleep  in  death, 

As  a  sun,  hath  risen. 


2  All  the  winter  of  our  sins, 
Long  and  dark,  is  Hying 
From  His  light,  to  whom  we  give 

Thanks  and   praise  undying. 
Neither  might    the  gates  of  death, 
Nor   the   tomb's  d;irk   portal, 

Nor  the  watchers,  nor  the  seal, 
Hold  Thee  as  a  mortal: 


EASTER.  175 

3  But  to-day  amidst  the  twelve 

Thou  didst  stand,  bestowing 
That  Thy  peace,  which  evermore 

Passeth  human  knowing. 
Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 

Of  triumphant  gladness! 
God  hath  brought  His  Israel 

Into  joy  from  sadness ! 


178 


8s,  7s,  81. 

OALLELTTJAH!  Halleluiah! 
■*■  *     Floating  o'er  the  crystal  sea, 
Comes  a  voice  like  many  waters, 

Rising  up,  O  Christ,  to  Thee! 
Hallelujah!   Lord  Almighty! 

Thou  hast  bought  us  with  Thy  Blood! 
By  Thy  ransom  price  of  Passion, 

Wo  approach  Thee,  Christ  our  God! 


Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 

From  the  sons  of  Adam  rise 
Sounds  of  Resurrection  triumph, 

Upward  to  the  Easter  skies: 
Hallelujah !  well-beloved, 

We  receive  Thee,  Jesus  Christ: 
Earth's  ten  thousand  voices  thunder 

One  united  Eucharist. 


170  EASTER. 


3  Hallelujah,  Hallelujah! 

Welcome,  Child  of  Mary's  womb, 
Thou  hast  triumphed,  God  Incarnate, 

O'er  the  dungeon  of  the  tomb: 
Hallelujah !  Hell's  battalions 

In  the  light  of  Easter  morn 
Know  their  brazen  portals  broken 

By  our  Prince  the  Virgin-born. 

4  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 

Thou  hast  bound  captivity, 
At  Thy  chariot  wheels  of  glory 

Death  is  captive  led  by  Thee. 
Hallelujah!  we  salute  Thee, 

Thralls  of  Death,  Thou  Lord  of  life, 
Breaker  of  the  ancient  bondage, 

Victor  in  the  deadly  strife. 


Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 

Lamb  of  Cod,  enthroned  Driest, 
Christ  our  Passover  is  offered. 

Therefore  let  us  keep  the  feast: 
Hallelujah!  Christ  is  risen! 

Earth  and  Heaven   together  sing. 
Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 

Hallelujah!  Christ  our  King. 


179 


II.  M. 


r  TVR  thanks  to  Cod  the  Lord  ! 

^~*      Tlie  victory  is  ours; 
And  hell  is  overcome 


EASTER.  177 


By  Christ's  triumphant  pow'rs, 
The  monster  sin  in  chains  is  bound, 
And  death  has  felt  his  mortal  wound. 

2  Now  o'er  the  vanquished  tomb, 

Behold  the  trophy  blaze: 
The  banner  of  the  Cross, 

That  pours  its  streaming  rays, 
To  mark  the  path  where  Jesus  trod, 
And  upward  guide  our  steps  to  God. 

3  Give  thanks  to  God  the  Lord! 

The  victory  is  won; 
And  up  the  path  to  heaven 

Our  march  is  now  begun. 
The  hymn  of  joy  exulting  raise, 
And  shout  aloud  the  Savior's  praise. 


180 


6s,  5s,  81. 

"\I7ELCOME,  happy  morning! 
'  "      Age  to  age  shall  say ! ; 
Hell  to-day  is  vanquished, 

TIeav'n  is  won  to-day! 
Lo!  the  dead  is  living, 

Lord  for  evermore ! 
Ilim,  their   true  Creator, 
All  his  works  adore ! 

Welcome,  happy  morning! 

Age  to  age  shall  say; 

Hell  to-day  is  vanquished, 

Heav'n  is  won  to-day ! 


178 


EASTER. 


Lo !  the  dead  is  living, 
Lord  for  evermore! 

Him,  their  true  Creator* 
All  his  works  adore ! 

2  Maker  and  Redeemer, 

Life  and  health  of  all, 
Thou  from  heaven  beholding 

Ilumnn  nature's  fall, 
Of  the  Father's  Godhead 

True  and  only  Son, 
Manhood  to  deliver, 

Manhood  didst  put  on. — Ref. 

3  Thou,  of  life   the   author, 

Death  didst  undergo. 
Tread  the  path  of  darkness, 

Saving  Btrength  to  show; 
Come,  then,  True  and  Faithful! 

Now  fulfill   Thy  word; 
'Tis  thine  own  third  morning; 

Rise,  my  buried   Lord! — Uef. 


4  Loose  the  hearts  long  prisoned, 

Bound  with  Satan's  chain; 
All   that  now  is  fallen 

Raise   to  life  again ; 
Show  Thy  face  in  brightness, 

Bid  the  nat  ions  sec  ; 
Bring  again  our  daylight; 

Day   returns  with  Thee. 


EASTER.  179 


181 


8s,  7s,  81. 


IJ  ALLELU  J  AIT !  ITallolu  jali ! 

*■*■      Hearts  to  heav'n  and  voices  raise 

Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  gladness, 

Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  praise; 
He  who  on  the  cross  a  victim 

For  the  world's  salvation  bled, 
Jesus  Christ,  the  King  of  glory, 

Now  is  risen  from  the  dead. 


Now  the  iron  bars  are  broken, 

Christ  from  death  to  life  is  born, 
Glorious  life,  and  life  immortal, 

Gn  this  holy  Easter  morn: 
Christ  has  triumphed,  and  we  conquer 

By  His  mighty  enterprise, 
We  with  Him  to  life  eternal 

By  His  Resurrection  rise. 


Christ  is  risen,  Christ  the  first-fruits 

Gf  the  holy  harvest -field, 
Which  will  all  its  full  abundance 

At  His  second  coming  yield: 
Then  the  gulden  ears  of  harvest 

Will  their  heads  before  Him  wave, 
Ripened  by  His  glorious  sunshine 

From  the  furrows  of  the  grave. 


180  ASCENSION. 


Christ  is  risen,  we  arc  risen! 

Shed  upon  us  heavenly  grace 
Rain  and  dew  and  gleams  of  glory 

From  the  brightness  of  Thy  face; 
That,  with  hearts  in  heaven  dwelling, 

We  on  earth  may  fruitful  be, 
And  by  angel-hands  be  gathered, 

And  be  ever,  Lord,  with  Thee. 


Hallelujah!       Hallelujah! 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high; 
Hallelujah  to  the  Savior 

Who  has  won  the  victory; 
Hallelujah  to  the  Spirit, 

Fount  of  love  and  sanctity; 
Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 

To  the  Triune  Majesty. 


Hsccnston. 

182  8,7,4, 

OQK,  ye  saints!  the  sight  is  glorious! 


LI 


See  the  man  of  sorrows  now! 
From  the  fight  return'd  victorious, 
Ev'ry  knee  to  Him  shall  bow: 
Crown  Him!  crown  Him! 
Crowns  become  the  Victor's  brow. 

2  Crown   the    Savior!    angels,   crown    Him! 
Rich  the  trophies  JesttS  brings; 
On  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  Him, 


ASCENSION.  181 


While  the  vault  of  heaven  rings: 

Crown  Him!  crown  Him! 
Crown  the  Savior  King  of  kings. 

Sinners  in  derision  crowned  Him, 
Mocking  thus  the  Savior's  claim; 

Saints  and  angels  crowd  around  Him, 
Own  His  title,  praise  His  Name: 

Crown  Him!  crown  Him! 
Spread  abroad  the  Victor's  fame! 

Hark!  those  bursts  of  acclamation! 

Hark!  those  loud  triumphant  chords! 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station: 

O  what  joy  the  sight  affords! 
Crown  Him!  crown  Him! 

King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords. 


183 


6s,  5s,  81, 

GOLDEN  harps  are  sounding, 
Angel  voices  ring, 
Pearly  gates  are  opened, 
Opened  for  the  King. 
Christ,  the  King  of  Glory, 

Jesus,  King  of  love, 
Is  gone  up  in  triumph 
To  His  throne  above. 
All  His  work  is  ended; 

Joyfully  we  sing, 
Jesus  hath  ascended, 
Glory  to  our  King! 


182 


ASCENSION. 


He  who  came  to  save  us, 

He  who  bled  and  died, 
Now  is  crowned  with  glory, 

At  His  Father's  side. 
Never  more  to  suffer,  * 

Never  more  to  die ; 
Jesus,  King  of  glory, 

Is  gone  up  on  high. 
All  His  work,  etc. 


184 


o  Pleading  for  His  children 
In  that  blessed  place, 
Calling  them  to  glory, 

Sending  them  His  grace, 
His  bright  home  preparing, 

Faithful  ones,  for  you, 
Jesus  ever   liveth, 
Ever  loveth  too. 
All  His  work,  etc. 


7s,  61. 

f^  LORY,  glory  to  our  King! 

^~*     Crowns  unfading  wreathe  His  Head) 

Jesus  is  the  name  we  sing, — 

JesUS  risen  from  the  dead; 
But  the  sweetest   blossoms  grow 

In  the  land  to  which  we  go. 

JesUS  is  gone  up  on  high : 
Angels  come  to  meet  their  King; 
Shouts  triumphant  rend  the  sky, 


ASCENSION.  183 


While   the   Victor's  praise   they  sing: 
"Open  now,  ye  heavenly  gates! 
'Tis  the  King  of  glory  waits." 

Now  behold  him  high  enthroned, 
Glory  beaming  from  his  face, 

T>y  adoring  angels  owned, 
God  of  holiness  and  grace! 

Oh,  for  hearts  and  tongues  to  sing — 

"Glory,  glory  to  our  King!" 


185 


Os,  5s,  101. 


C\  CLAP  your  hands,  ye  oceans, 
^    Ye  floods  and  streams  reply ; 
Shout,  warriors  of  heaven, 
Our  Glory  goes  on  high ; 
As  King  of  kings  in  triumph 
Above  the  starry  sky: 

Then  at  the  name  of  Jesus, 

All  knees  created  bow, 
Of  things  in  earth  and  heaven, 
And  in  the  depths  below. 

TTark,  hark,  ye  mighty  princes ! 

Your  gates  wide  open  fling, 
O  haste  to  greet  your  Monarch, 

Who  cometh  triumphing, 
And  crowd  around  ITim,  crying, 

ITail,  Jesus,  wondrous  King ! 
Then,  etc. 


184 


ASCENSION. 


Who  is  this  King  of  Glory, 
Whose  garments  purple  be, 

With  vesture  dyed  of  Bozrah, 
Going  up  with  jubilee? 

The  Lord,  in  battle  mighty, 
Who  quelled  our  enemy. 
Then,  etc. 

0  Jesus,  Thou  hast  conquered, 

Unto  Thy  throne  ascend, 
Sit  on  the  Father's  right  hand, 

Thou  goal  where  true  hearts  tend, 
Be  Thou  our  joy  in  sorrow, 

Our  prize  when  time  shall  end. 
Then,  etc. 


186 

^PTT'elernnl  gates  lift  up  their  bends, 
*■       The  doors  nre  opened  wide; 
The  King  of  glory  is  gone  up 
Unto  I  lis  Father's  side. 


C.  M. 


2  Thou  art  gone  in  before  us,  Lord, 

Thou  hast  prepar'd  a  place, 
That  we  may  be  whore  now  Thou  art, 
And  look  upon  Thy  face. 

3  And  ever  on  Thine  earthly  path 

A  gleam  of  glory  lies; 
A  light  si  ill  bronks  behind  the  clouds 
Thai  veil  Thee  from  our  eyes. 


ASCENSION.  185 


4  Lift  up  our  thoughts,  lift  up  our  songs, 

And  let  Thy  grace  be  given, 

That  while  we  linger  yet  below, 

Our  hearts  may  be  in  heaven. 

5  That  where  Thou  art  at  God's  right  hand, 

Our  hope,  our  love  may  be: 
Dwell  in  us  now,  that  we  may  dwell 
For  evermore  with  Thee. 


187 


4,4, 


FjEAW  us  to  Thee, 

*~* .    For  then  shall  we 

Walk  in  Thy  steps  forever, 
And  hasten  on 
Where  Thou  art  gone, 

To  be  with  Thee,  dear  Savior. 

Draw  us  to  Thee, 

Lord,  lovingly; 
Let  us  depart  with  gladness, 

That  we  may  be 

Forever  free 
From  sorrow,  grief,  and  sadness. 

Draw  us  to  Thee, 

O  grant  that  we 
May  find  the  road  to  heaven ; 

Direct  our  way, 

Lest  we  should  stray, 
And  from  Thy  paths  be  driven. 


18G 


PENTECOST. 


Draw  us  to  Thee, 

That  also  we 
Thy  heavenly  bliss  inherit, 

And  ever  dwell 

Where  sin  and  hell 
~No  more  can  vex  our  spirit. 

Draw  us  to  Thee 

Unceasingly, 
Into  Thy  kingdom  take  us; 

Let   us   fore'er 

Thy  glory  share, 
Thy  saints  and  joint-heirs  make  us. 


188 


Pentecost 


C.  H.  M. 


f   ET  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky: 
■^      Christ,  our  ascended  Lord, 
Sends  down  J I  is  Spirit  from  on  high, 

According  to  His  word: 
All  hail  the  day  of   Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost! 


The  Spirit,  by  His  heavenly  breath, 
( Jreatea  new  life  within; 

lie   quickens   sinners    from    the   death 

Of  trespasses  and  sin: 
All  hail  the  day  of  Penteoost, 

The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost! 


PENTECOST.  187 


3  The  thing's  of  Christ  the  Spirit  takes, 
And   shows   them   unto   men; 
The  fallen  soul  His  temple  makes; 

God's  image  stamps  again: 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 


Come,  TToly  Spirit,  from  ahovo, 

With  Thy  celestial  fire; 
Come,  and  with  names  of  zeal  and  love 

Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire ! 
P>e  this  our  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost! 


189 


8s,  7s,  81. 

[    OYE  Pivine,  all  loves  excelling, 
^     Joy  of  hoav'n,  to  earth  come  down, 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humhle  dwelling, 

All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown: 
Jesus !    Thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 

Enter  ev'ry  trembling  heart. 

2  Preatho,  oh  breathe  Thy  loving  Spirit 
Into  every  troubled  breast ! 
Let  us  all  in  Thee  inherit, 
Let  us  find  that  second  rest. 


188 


PENTECOST. 


Take  away  the  love  of  sinning; 

Alpha  and  Omega  be, — 
End  of  faith  as  its  beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty  . 

Come,  almighty  to  deliver ! 

Let  us  all  Thy  life  receive; 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Never  more  Thy  temples  leave. 
Thee  wo  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  Thee  as  Thy  hosts  above; 
Pray  and  praise  Thee  without  ceasing. 

Glory  in  Thy  perfect  love. 

Finish  then  Thy  new  creation; 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be: 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation 

Perfectly  secured  by  Thee ! 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place, 
Till  we  cast  our  crown  before  Thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love  and  praise. 


190 


7s,  61. 

pPtAOTOFS  Spirit,  dwell  with  me,— 
^-*     I  myself  would  gracious  be; 
And,  with  words  that  help  and  heal, 
Would  Thy  life  in  mine  reveal; 
And,  with  actions  bold  and  meek, 
W'.mld  for  Christ,  my  Savior,  speak. 


PENTECOST.  189 


Truthful  Spirit,  dwell  with  me, — 
I  myself  would  truthful  be; 
And,  with  wisdom  kind  and  clear, 
Let  Thy  life  in  mine  appear ; 
And,  with  actions  brotherly, 
Speak  my  Lord's  sincerity. 


3  Holy  Spirit,  dwell  with  me, — 
I  myself  would  holy  be ; 
Separate  from  sin,  T  would 
Choose  and  cherish  all  things  good; 
And  whatever  I  can  be 
Give  to  Him  who  gave  me  Thee. 


'191 


6s,  5s,  121. 


O  EAR  us,  Thou  that  broodedst 
*•*■      O'er  the  wat'ry  deep, 
Waking  all  creation 

From  its  primal  sleep; 
Holy  Spirit,  breathing 

Breath  of  life  divine, 
Breathe  into  our  spirits, 
Blending  them  with  Thine. 
Light  and  life  Immortal, 

Hear  us  as  we  raise' 
Hearts,  as  well  as  voices,\ 
Mingling  prayer  and  praise. 


100  PENTECOST. 


2  When  the  sun  arisoth 

In  a  cloudless  sky, 
May  we  feel  Thy  presence* 

Holy  Spirit,  nigfoi; 
Shed  Thy  radiance  o'er  ns, 

Keep  it  cloudless  still, 
Through  the  day  before  us, 

Perfecting  Thy  will— Kef. 

3  When  the  fight  is  fiercest 

In  the  noontide  heat, 
Bear  us,  Holy  Spirit, 

To  our  Savior's  feel  ; 
There    to  find   a   refuge 

Till  our  work  is  done. 
There  to  fight  the  battle 

Till  the  battle's  won.— Ref. 

A  Tf  the  day  be  falling 

Sadly  as  it  goes. 
Slowly  in  its  sadness 

Sinking  to  its  close, 
May  Thy  love  in  mercy 

K  indliug,  ere  it  die, 
Cast  a  nay  of  glory 

O'er  our  evening  sky. — Ivef. 

5  Morning,  noon,  and  evening, 
Whonsoo'or   it    be, 
(  !r:int   us,  gracious  Spirit, 
Quiokoning  life  in  Thee, — 


PENTECOST.  191 


Life  that  gives  us,   living, 

Life  of  heavenly  love; 
Life  that  brings  us,  dying, 

Life  from  heaven  above. — Eel. 

192  7,7,7,5. 
TJOLY  Ghost,  the  Infinite, 

Ti  -*-     Shine  upon  our  nature's  night 
With  Thy  word  the  blessed  light, 
Comforter  Divine! 

2  We  are  sinful,  cleanse  us,  Lord; 
We  are  faint,  Thy  strength  afford ; 
Lost,  until  by  Thee  restored, 

Comforter  Divine! 

3  Like  the  dew,  Thy  peace  distil; 
Guide,  subdue  our  wayward  will, 
Things  of  Christ  unfolding  still, 

Comforter  Divine ! 

4  In  us  "Abba,  Father,"  cry, 
Earnest  of  our  bliss  on  high, 
Seal  of  immortality, 

Comforter  Divine ! 

193  9,9,11,10,4. 
OW  do  we  pray  God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 


N' 


For  the  "true  faith  which  we  need  the 

most, 
And  that  He  defend  us,  when  life  is  ending, 
And  from  exile  home  we  shall  be  wending. 
Lord,  have  mercy! 


192  PENTECOST. 


2  Shine  in  our  hearts,  O  most  precious  Light, 
That  we  Jesus  Christ  may  know  aright, 
Clinging-  to  our  Savior,  whose  blood  has 

bought  us, 
Who  again  to  our  true  home  has  brought    us. 
Lord,  have  mercy! 

3  Thou  sweetest  Love,  grace  on  lis  bestow, 
Set  our  hearts  with  heavenly  fire  aglow, 
That  with  hearts  united  we  love  each  other, 
Of  one  mind,  in  peace  with  every  brother. 

Lord,  have  mercy! 

4  Thou  highest  Comfort  in  every  need ! 
Grant   that  neither  shame  nor  death  we 

heed, 
That  e'en  then  our  courage  may  never  fail  us, 
When  at  last  th'  Accuser  shall  assail  us 
Lord,  have  mercy! 


194 


C.  M. 


Q 


r*OME,  IToly  Ghost,  Creator,  come, 
^         Inspire  these  souls  of  Thine; 
Till  ev'ry  heart  which  Thou  hast  made 
Be  filFd  with  grace  divine. 

Thou  art  the  Comforter,  the  Gift, 

Of  God,  and  lire  of  love; 
The  everlasting  spring  of  joy, 

And  unction  from  above. 


PENTECOST.  193 


3  Thy  gifts  are  manifold,  Thou  writ'st 

God's  law  in  each  true  heart; 
The  promise  of  the  Father,  Thou 
Dost  heavenly  speech  impart. 

4  Enlighten  our  dark  souls,  till  they 

Thy  sacred  love  embrace; 
Assist  our  minds,  by  nature  frail, 
With  Thy  celestial  grace. 

5  Drive  far  from  us  the  mortal  foe, 

And  give  us  peace  within; 
That,  by  Thy  guidance  blest,  we  may 
Escape  the  snares  of  sin. 

6  Teach  us  the  Father  to  confess, 

And  Son,  from  death  revived, 
And  Thee,  with  both,  O  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  art  from  both  derived.  Amen. 


195 


6s,  6s,  81. 


LI  OLY  Spirit,  hear  us 

On  this  sacred  day, 
Come  to  us  with  blessing, 

Come  with  us  to  stay; 
Come,  as  once  Thou  earnest 

On  the  faithful  few, 
Patiently  awaiting, 

Jesus'  promise  true. 


194  PENTECOST. 

2  Up  to  Heaven  ascending 

Our  dear  Lord  has  gone; 
Yet  His  little  children 

Leaves  He  not  alone, 
To  His  blessed  promise 

Now  in  faith  we  cling, 
Comforter  most  Holy! 

Spread  o'er  us  Thy  wing. 

3  Lighten  Thou  our  darkness, 

Be  Thyself  our  Light, 
Strengthen  Thou  our  weakness, 

Spirit  of  all  Might! 
In  our  doubts  give  counsel, 

In  temptation  aid, 
Say  to  us  in  danger, 

"Be  not  ye  afraid!" 

4  Spirit  of  Adoption! 

Make  us  overflow 
With  Thy  sevenfold  blessing 

And  in  grace  to  grow; 
"Into  Christ  baptized." 

(Jranl   that  wo  may  be: 
Day  and  night,  dear  Spirit! 

Perfected  by  Thee. 


196 

T 


C.  P.  M 


O  Tlioe,  O  Comforter  divine, 

For  all  Thy  grace  and  powY  benign. 
Sing  we  Alleluia ! 


PENTECOST.  195 

To  Thee,  whose  faithful  love  had  place 
In  God's  great  covenant  of  grace, 
Sing  we  Alleluia! 

2  To  Thee,  whose  faithful  voice  doth    win 
The  wandering  from  the  ways  of  sin, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 
To  Thee,  whose  faithful  power  doth  heal, 
Enlighten,  sanctify,  and  seal, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

3  To  Thee,  whose  faitjiful  truth  is   shown 
By  every  promise  made  our  own, 

Sing  we  x\lleluia ! 
To  Thee,  our  Teacher  and  our  Friend, 
Our  faithful  Leader  to  the  end, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

4  To  Thee,  by  Jesus  Christ  sent  down, 
Of  all  His  gifts  the  sum  and  crown, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 
To  Thee,  who  art  with  God  the  Son 
And  God  the  Father  ever  One, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 


197 


7s. 


IT  OLY  Ghost !  with  light  divine, 
-*■  A      Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  my  darkness  into  day. 


193  PENTECOST. 

2  Holy  Ghost !  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine; 
Long  hath  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  TToly  Ghost !  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 
Hid  my  many  woes  depart, 

Ileal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit!  all  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine; 
Cast  down  every  idol-throne, 
Reign  supreme — and  reign  alone. 

198 

POME,  Holy  Spirit,  eome! 
^     Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise: 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Revive  our  drooping  faith; 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove; 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

o  Convince  us  of  our  sin, 

Then  load  to  Jesus'  blood; 
And  to  out  wondering  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our   God. 


S.M. 


PENTECOST.  197 


4  'Tis  Thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  on  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

5  Dwell,  therefore,  in  our  hearts; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free: 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 


199 


C.  M. 


POME,  Holy  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove, 
^     With  all  Thy  quick'ning  pow'rs; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  See,  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys; 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys! 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise : 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate — 
Our  love  so  cold,  so  faint  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great  ? 


198 


PENTECOST. 


Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening1  powers. 

Come,  shed  abroad  a  Savior's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


200 


8,  C>,  8,  4. 

fjUE  blest  Redeemer,  ere  TTe  breathed 
^     His  tender  last  farewell, 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter  bequeath  d 
With  us  to  dwell. 

2  lie  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 

A  gracious,  willing   (inost, 
Where  He  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  rest. 

3  And  every  virtue  we  possess, 

And  every  victory   wen. 
And  every    thought  of   holiness, 
Are  J  lis  alone. 

4  Spirit  pf  pnrily  and  grace,. 

Our   weakness,  pitying,  see; 
Oil,    make    onr    hearts    Thy    dwelling-place. 
And  meet  for  Thee! 


5   Oh!  praise  the  Father,  praise  (lie  Son, 

Blest  Spirit,  praise  to  Thee! 
All  praise  to  God,  tlie  Three  in  On<\ 
The   One  in   Three- 


TRINITY.  199 


trinity, 

201 


8s,  7s,  81. 


|    ORT>  Thy  glory  fills  the  lioaven; 
*-*     Earth  is  with  its  fullness  stored; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord! 
Ileav'n  is  still  with  anthems  ringing; 

Earth  takes  up  the  angels'  cry; 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  singing, 

Lord  of  hosts,  Thou  Lord  most  high ! 

2  Ever  thus  in  God's  high  praises, 

Brethren,  let  our  tongues  unite, 
While  our  thoughts  His  greatness  raises, 

And  our  love  His  gifts  excite; 
With  His  seraph  train  before  Him, 

With  His  holy  Church  below, 
Thus  unite  we  to  adore  Him, 

Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow. 


Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 

Earth  is  with  its  fullness  stored; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  holy,  holy  .Lord ! 
Thus,  Thy  glorious  day  confessing, 

We  adopt  the  angels'  cry; 
Holy,  'holy,  holy,  blessing 

Thee,  the  Lord  our  God  most  high! 


200  TRINITY. 


202 


7s,  61. 


O  EVIDENTLY  we  worship  Thee, 
*■*■     High  and  holy  Trinity! 
One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
Seated  on  Thy  heav'nly  throne ! 
Thanks  and  praise  to  Thee  we  pay, 
Who  art  God  and  Lord  for  aye. 


2  Day  and  night  unceasing  praise 
All  the  hosts  of  heaven  upraise: 
Saints — their  life  of  trial  past — 
Crowns  of  gold   before   Thee  cast; 
All  things  cry  with  one  accord, 
"Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord!" 


3  Holy  Father!  Who  in  love, 
Sentest  Jesus  from  above! 
Very  Man,  yet  God  the  Son, 
Who  for  us  hast  glory  won! 
IToly  Ghost!  our  life  and  light, 
We,  to  bless  Thy  Name,  unite ! 


1    Wondrous   is  the  mystery 
Of  the   Holy  Trinity! 
Not  the  angels  bright  who  stand 
Near  the  throne  at  God's  right  hand, 

Deepest  secrets  can  declare 

Which   our   God    hath   hidden    there. 


TRINITY.  201 


Only  this,  O  Lord,  we  know, 

'Tis  from  thence  all  blessings  flow 

We,  who  see  not,  may  adore, 

We  may  love  Thee  more  and  more, 

Praising,  with  the  heavenly  host, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


203 


H.  M. 


T1TE  give  immortal  praise 
VY      To  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  our  comforts  here, 
And  better  hopes  above : 
He  sent  His  own  eternal  Son 
To  die  for  sins  that  man  had  done. 


To  God  the  Son  belongs 

Immortal  glory  too, 
Who  bought  us  with  His  blood 

From  everlasting  woe : 
And  now  He  lives,  and  now  He  reigns, 
And  sees  the  fruit  of  all  His  pains. 


To  God  the  Spirit's  name 

Immortal  worship  give, 
Whose   new-creating   power 

Makes  the  dead  sinner  live: 
His  work  completes  the  great  design, 
And  fills  the  soul  with  joy  divine. 


202  TRINITY. 


4  Almighty  God !  to  Thee 
Be  endless  honors  done, 
The  undivided  Three, 

The  great  and  glorious  One: 
Where  reason  fails,  with  all  her  powers, 
There  faith  prevails  and  love  adores. 


204 


8,  5,  8,  5,  8,  7. 


ANGEL  voices,  over  singing, 
Bound  Thy  throne  of  light, 
Angel  harps  for  ever  ringing, 

Best  not  day  nor  night ; 
Thousands  only  live  to  bless  Thee, 
And  confess  Thee,  Lord  of  might ! 


2  Thou,  who  art  beyond  the  farthest 

Mortal  eye  can  scan. 
Can  it  be  that  Thou  regardest 

Sonus  of  sinful   man  \ 
Can  we  feel  that.  Thou  art  near  us, 

And  wilt  hear  us?      Yea,  we  can! 


TTere,  great   God,   to-day  we  ofFer 

Of  Thine  own   to  Thee; 
And  for  Thine  acceptance  pro  O'er, 

All  unworthily, 

Hearts   mid    minds,  and  hands  and  voices. 
In   our  choicest  melody. 


TRINITY.  203 


4  Honor,  glory,  might,  and  merit 

Thine  shall  ever  be, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

Blessed  Trinity! 
Of  the  best  that  Thou  hast  given, 

Earth  and  Heaven  render  Thee! 


205 


8s,  7s,  81. 


ROUND  the  Lord  in  glory  seated 
Cherubim  and  seraphim 
rilled  His  temple  and  repeated 

Each  to  each  th'alternate  hymn: 
"Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 
Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord!" 

Heaven  is  still  with  glory  ringing, 

Earth  takes  up  the  angels'  cry, 
"Holy,  holy,  holy,"  singing, 

"Lord  of  hosts,  the  Lord  Most  High!" 
With  His  seraph  train  before  Him, 

With  His  holy  Church  below, 
Thus  conspire  we  to  adore  Him, 

Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  now: 

"Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 
Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored; 

Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord!" 


204  TRINITY. 


Thus  Thy  glorious  Name  confessing, 

We  adopt  Thine  angels'  cry, 
"Holy,  holy,  holy!"  blessing 

Thee,  the  Lord  of  hosts  Most  High. 

206  7s,  61. 

pATIIER,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

A       One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 

As  by  the  celestial  host, 

Let  Thy  will  on  earth  be  done; 
Praise  by  all  to  Thee  be  giv'n, 
Glorious  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n! 

2  Vilest  of  the  fallen  race, 

Lo,  I  answer  to  Thy  call; 
Meanest  vessel  of  Thy  grace, 

Grace  divinely  free  for  all; 
Lo,  I  come  to  do  Thy  will, 
All  Thy  counsel  to  fulfill. 

3  If  so  poor  a  worm  as  I 

May  to  Thy  great  glory  live, 
All  my  actions  sanctify, 

All  my  words  and  thoughts  receive ; 
Claim  me  for  Thy  service;  claim 
All  I  have,  and  all  I  am. 

4  Take  my  soul  and  body's  powers, 

Take  my  memory,  mind  and  will 
All  my  goods,  and  all  my  hours, 


TRINITY.  205 


All  I  know  and  all  I  feel, 
All  1  think,  or  speak,  or  do; 
Take  my  heart,  but  make  it  new. 

207  7s,  61. 

IJOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord 

"■"*•     God  of  hosts,  eternal  King, 

By  the  heav'ns  and  earth  adored; 

Angels  and  arch-angels  sing, 
Chanting  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

2  Since  by  Thee  were  all  things  made, 

And  in  Thee  do  all  things  live, 
Be  to  Thee  all  honor  paid, 

Praise  to  Thee  let  all  things  give, 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

3  Thousands,  tens  of  thousands  stand, 

Spirits  blest  before  Thy  throne, 
Speeding  thence  at  Thy  command; 

And  when  Thy  command  is  done, 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

4  Cherubim  and  seraphim 

Veil  their  faces  with  their  wings; 
Eyes  of  angels  are  too  dim 

To  behold  the  King  of  kings, 
While  they  sing  eternally 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 


206 


TRINITY. 


Thee,  apostles,  prophets  Thee 
Thee,  the  noble  martyr  band, 

Praise  with  solemn  jubilee, 

Thee,  the  Church  in  every  land 

Singing  everlastingly 

To  the  blessed  Trinity. 


G  Alleluia!  Lord,  to  Thee, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Join  we  with  the  heavenly  host, 

Singing  everlastingly 

To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

208  9,10,9,9,10,9,9,9. 

OLY,  holy,  holy  is  the  Lord! 


H 


Sing,  O  ye  people,  gladly  adore  Him: 
Let  the  mountains  tremble  at  His  word; 

hot   the  hills  be  joyful  before  Him; 
]\Iij4hty  in   wisdom,  boundless  in  mercy, 
Great   is  Jehovah,   King  over  all. 
Holy,  holy,  holy  is  the   Lord, 

Let  the  hills  be  joyful  before  Him. 

2  Praise  Him,  praise  Him,  shout  aloud   for  joy, 
Watchman  of  /ion,  herald   the  story; 
Sin  and  death   His  kingdom  shall  destroy; 

All  the  earth  shall  sinjj:  of  His  glory; 
Praise  Him,  ye  angels,  ye  who  behold  Him 
Robed  in  His  splendor,  matchless,  divine. 
— Clio. 


TRINITY.  20^ 


King  eternal,  blessed  be  His  name ! 

So  may  His  children  gladly  adore  Him, 
When  in  heaven  we  join  the  happy  strain, 
When  we  cast  our  bright  crowns  bef  ore 
Him; 
There  in  His  likeness  joyful  awaking, 
There  we  shall  see  Ilim,  there  we  shall 
sing. — Cho. 


209 


L.  M, 


Q   HOLY,  blessed  Trinity, 

^     Divine,   essential  Unity, 

God,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Be  Thou  this  day  my  Guide  and  Host. 

2  lEy  soul  and  body  keep  from  harm, 
O'er  all  I  have  extend  Thine  arm, 
That  Satan  may  not  cause  distress, 
Xor  bring  me  shame  and  wretchedness. 


3  The  Father's  love  shield  me  this  day, 
The  Son's  pure  wisdom  cheer  my  way, 
The  Holy  Spirit's  light  divine 
Illume  my  heart's  benighted  shrine. 

4  My  ]\iaker,  strengthen  Thou  my  heart, 
O  my  Redeemer,  help  impart, 

Blest  Comforter,  keep  at  my  side, 
That  faith  and  love  in  me  abide. 


208 


TRINITY. 


5   Lord,  bless  and  keep  Thou  me  as  Thine! 
Lord,  make  Thy  face  upon  me  shine ! 
Lord,  lift  Thy  countenance  on  me. 
And  give  me  peace — sweet  peace  from  Thee. 


210 


7s,  81. 


T    ET  us  sing  our  Father's  love, 
*-*      Love  of  Him  who  reigns  above, 
Love  that  sacrificed  a  Son 
To  redeem  our  souls  undone. 

We  will  praise  the  God  of  love, 
With  the  angel  choir  above, 
We  will  join  to  sound  abroad 
Grateful  praises  to  our  God. 

2  Let  us  sing  our  Savior's  love, 

Love  that  brought  Him  from  above, 
On  the  cross  Tlis  life  to  give 
That  we  might  not  die  but  live. 

3  Let   us   sing    the    Spirit's   love. 
Love  of  Him  who,  from  above, 
Comes  to  give  lis  lieav'nly  light, 
Wand'ring  in  this  world  of  night. 


211 


rOMK,  Thou  almighty  King, 
^       Help  us  Thy  Name  to  sing, 

Help  ns  to  praise  I 
Father  all  glorious, 


6,  4. 


TRINITY.  209 


O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  days. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord,  descend; 
From  all  our  foes  defend, 

Nor  let  us  fall; 
Let  Thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made; 
Our  souls  on  Thee  be  stayed; 

Lord,  hear  our  call! 

3  Come,  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword, 

Our  prayer  attend: 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless, 
And  give  Thy  word  success; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 

4  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear 

In  this  glad  hour: 
Thou  who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power! 

5  To  the  great  One  in  Three 
Eternal  praises  be, 

Hence,  evermore ! 


210  TRINITY. 


His  sovereign  Majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 
Love  and  adore. 

212  11,12,11,10. 

TTOLY,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty; 
-*•  -*■      Early   in  the   morning  our   song    shall 

rise    to    Thee : 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  merciful  and  mighty; 
God  in  Three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity! 

2  Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  all  the  saints  adore  Thee, 
Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around  the 

glassy  sea; 
Cherubim  and  Seraphim  falling  down  before 
Thee, 
Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt  be. 

.3  Holy,  Holy,  Holy!   though  the  darkness  hide 
Thee, 
Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory 

may  not  see, 
Only  Thou  art  holy:  there  is  none  beside  Thee 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 

4  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty! 
All  Thy   works   shall  praise   Thy  Name,  in 

earth,  and  sky,  and  sea: 
Holy,    Holy    Holy!    mereiful    and    mighty; 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinily! 


TRINITY.  211 


213 


7,  7. 


UAEK!  the  loud  celestial  hymn, 
•*■  *     Angel  choirs  above  are  raising ; 
Cherubim  and  seraphim, 

In  unceasing  chorus  praising, 
Fill   the  heavns  with  sweet  accord; 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord! 


2  Lo!  the  apostolic  train 

Join  Thy  sacred  Name  to  hallow 
Prophets  swell  the  loud  refrain, 

And   the    white-robed   martyrs   follow 
And  from  morn  to  set  of  sun, 
Through  the  Church  the  song  goes  on. 

3  Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 

Holy  Spirit,  Three  we  name  Thee; 
AYhile  in  essence  only  One, 

Undivided  God,  we  claim  Thee; 
And,  adoring,  bend  the  knee, 
While  we  own  the  mystery. 


214 


L.  M. 


Q  HOLY,  Holy,  Holy  Lord, 

^     Bright  in  Thy  deeds  and  in  Thy  Name, 

Forever  be  Thy  Name  ador'd, 

Thy  glories  let  the  world  proclaim. 


212  TRINITY. 


2  O  Jesus,  Lamb  once  crucified 

To  take  our  load  of  sins  away, 
Thine  be  the  hymn  that  rolls  its  tide 
Along  the  realms  of  upper  day. 

3  O  Holy  Spirit  from  above, 

In  streams  of  light  and  glory  given, 
Thou  source  of  ecstasy  and  love, 

Thy  praises  ring  thro'  earth  and  heaven. 

4  O  God  Triune,  to  Thee  we  owe 

Our  every  thought,  our  every  song; 
And  ever  may  Thy  praises  flow 

From  saint  and  seraph's  burning  tongue. 


215 


7s. 


PLORY  to  the  Father  give, 
^-*      God  in  whom  we  move  and  live; 
Children's  pray'rs  ITc  deigns  to  hear, 
Children's  songs  delight  His   ear. 

2  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 

Christ  our  Prophet,  Priest  and  King; 
Children,  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain. 

3  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  reclaims  the  sinner  lost; 
Children's  minds  may  He  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  firo. 


TRINITY.  213 


4  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Gospel  from  above, 
For  the  word  that  God  is  love. 

216  7s. 

UOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord! 
•*-  -*■      Be  Thy  glorious  Name  adored. 
Lord,  Thy  mercies  never  fail: 
Hail,  celestial  Goodness,  hail! 

2  Though  unworthy,  Lord,  Thine  ear, 
Deign  our  humble  songs  to  hear. 
Purer  praise  we  hope  to  bring, 
When  around  Thy  throne  we  sing. 

3  There  no  tongue  shall  silent  be; 
All  shall  join  in  harmony; 

That  through  heaven's  capacious  round 
Praise  to  Thee  may  ever  sound. 

4  Lord,  Thy  mercies  never  fail: 
Hail,  celestial  Goodness,  hail! 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 

Be  Thy  glorious  Name  adored. 

217  8,  7,  4,  7. 

DLESSED  Father!  Great  Creator! 
*-*     Humbly  at  Thy  feet  we  bend; 
To  Thy  throne  for  all  Thy  favors, 


214  THB  WORD. 


Youthful  praises  now  we  send. 

Blessed   Father ! 
To  our  youthful  songs  attend. 

2  Blessed  Jesus!  Great  Redeemer! 

Sadly  by  Thy  Cross  we  stand; 
On  that  Cross  Thou  diedst  to  bring  us 
To  the  joys  of  Thy  right  hand. 

Blessed  Jesus! 
Bring  us  to  Thy  heavenly  land. 

3  Blessed  Spirit!  Great  Consoler! 

Make  our  hearts  Thy  dwelling  place: 
Teach  us,  guide  us,  sanctify  us, 
And  console  us  all  our  days. 

Blessed  Spirit ! 
Ever  cheer  us  with  Thy  grace. 

4  Blessed  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 

Glorious  Godhead,  Three  in  One! 
Guide  us  to  the  Heaven  of  heavens, 
Through  the  merits  of   the  Son. 

Guide  and  guard  its, 
Till  we  see  Him  on  the  throne. 


The  mord. 

218 

Oil,  may  Thy  Word,  m.v  God, 
A  light  before  me  shine, 
To  guide  my    feet    upon   the  way 
To  that  blest  house  of  Thine. 


S.  M.  81. 


THE  WORD.  215 


Oh,  may  Thy  word,  my  God, 

My  guide  and  counsel  be, 
When  trials  and  temptations  come, 

To  turn  my  thoughts  to  Thee. 

Oh,  may  Thy  word,  my  God, 

My  comfort  be,  and  cheer 
When  friends  are  false,  and  death  shall  take 

From  me  the  loved  and  dear. 
Oh,  may  Thy  word,  my  God, 

Like  light-house  on  the  sea, 
Show  where  the  cruel  breakers  are, 

And  make  a  path  to  Thee. 

Oh,  may  Thy  word,  my  God, 

Beam  like  the  gentle  moon 
Upon  my  eyes,  that  waiting  look, 

While  shadows  'round  me  loom. 
Oh,  may  Thy  word,  my  God, 

So  full  of  truth  and  love ; 
Teach  ev'ry  heart  to  worship  Thee, 

And  look  in  trust  above. 


219 


L 


C.  M.  81. 

O  on  a  mount  a  tree  doth  stand ; 


It  bends  with  weight  of  gold ; 
And  ev'ry  one  throughout  the  land 

Its  glory  may  behold. 
Early  and  late,  come  countless  bands 

In  search  of  treasure  rare ; 
They  shake  the  tree  with  eager  hands, 

To  gather  fruit  so  fair. 


216  THE  WORD. 


2  Yet  ever  full  the  tree  is  found, 

Its  riches  all  remain; 
However  much  falls  to  the  ground, 

The  fruit  still  grows  again. 
What  is  its  name,  and  can  you  tell 

Where  it  on  earth  may  be  ? 
Who  knows  it?     Who  can  answer  well? — 

The  Bible  is  the  Tree. 

220  8,8,7,4,8. 

HOLY  Spirit,  enter  in, 


0 


And  in  our  hearts  Thy  work  begin, 
Thy  temple  deign  to  make  us; 

Sun  of  the  soul,  Thou  Light  divine, 

Around  and  in  us  brightly  shine, 
To  joy  and  gladness  wake  us. 

That  we  To  Thee 

Truly  living,  To  Thee  giving 

Prayer  unceasing, 

Still  may  be  in  love  increasing. 

dive  to  Thy  Word  impressive  power, 
That  in  our  hearts,  from  this  good  hour, 

As  fire  it  may  be  glowing; 
That  we  confess  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Thee,  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

Thy  glory  ever  showing. 
O  stay  And  sway 
Onr  souls  ever.  That  they  never 
May  forsake  Thee, 
But  by  faith  (heir  refuge  make  Thee. 


THE  WORD.  217 


Thou  Fountain,  whence  all  wisdom  flows, 
Which  God  on  pious  hearts  bestows, 

Grant  us  Thy  consolation, 
That  in  our  pure  faith's  unity 
We  faithful  witnesses  may  be 

Of  grace  that  brings  salvation. 
Hear  us,  Cheer  us, 
By  Thy  teaching;  Let  our  preaching 
And  our  labor 
Praise  Thee,  Lord,  and  bless  our  neighbor. 


221 


C.  M. 


T    AMP  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace 
*~*     Our  path,  when  wont  to  stray, 
Stream  from  the  fount  of  heav'nly  grace, 
Brook  by  the  traveler's  way. 

2  Bread  of  our  souls,  whereon  we  feed, 

True  manna  from  on  high; 
Our  guide  and  chart,  wherein  we  read 
Of  realms  beyond  the  sky : 

3  Pillar  of  fire,  through  watches  dark, 

Or  radiant  cloud  by  day; 
When  waves  would  'whelm  our  tossing  bark, 
Our  anchor  and  our  stay: 

4  Word  of  the  ever-living  God, 

Will  of  His  glorious  Son; 
Without  Thee  how  could  earth  be  trod, 
Or  heaven  itself  be  won? 


218  THE  WORD. 


5  Lord,  grant  us  all  aright  to  learn 
The  wisdom  it  imparts; 
And  to  its  heavenly  teaching  turn, 
With  simple,  childlike  hearts. 


222 


C.  M. 


LlOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 
-*--*■      And  guard  their  lives  from  sin? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

3  The  starry  heavens  Thy  rule  obey, 

The  earth  maintains  her  place; 
And  those  Thy  servants,  night  and  dn.v. 
Thy  skill  and  power  express. 

4  But  still  Thy  Law  and  Cospel,  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  divine; 
Not  earth  stands  tinner  than  Thy  Word, 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine. 

5  Thy  Word  is  everlasting  truth: 

I  low   pure   is  every  page! 
Thai    holy    Hook  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 


THE  WORD.  219 


223 


6,4. 


nrnOU!  whose  almighty  word 
*      Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 

And  took  their  flight, 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray, 
And,  where  the  gospel's  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 

'•Let  there  be  light!" 

2  Thou!  who  didst  come  to  bring, 
On  Thy  redeeming  wing, 

Healing  and  sight. 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 
Sight  to  the  inly  blind, — 
Oh,  now  to  all  mankind, 

"Let  there  be  light !" 

3  Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-giving  holy  Dove! 

Speed  forth  thy  flight: 
Move  o'er  the  waters'  face, 
Bearing  the  lamp  of  grace, 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place, 

"Let  there  be  light !" 

4  Blessed  and  holy  Three, 
All-glorious  Trinity, — 

Wisdom,  Love,  Might! 
Boundless  as  ocean's  tide 


220  THE  WORD. 


Rolling  in  fullest  pride, 
Through  the  world,  far  and  wide,- 
"Let  there  be  light !" 


224 


7s,  6s,  81. 

AlfE  love  the  good  old  Bible, 
*■       The  glorious  Word  of  God: 
The  lamp  for  those  who  travel 

O'er  all  life's  dreary  road. 
The  watchword  in  life's  battle, 

The  chart  on  life's  dark  sea; 
The  beautiful,  dear  Bible, 

It  shall  our  teacher  be. 

2  Who  would  not  love  the  Bible, 

So  beautiful  and  wise? 
Its  teachings  charm  the  simple, 

And  point  us  to  the  skies. 
Its  stories  all  so  mighty, 

Of  men  so  brave  to  see; 
The  Bible,  O  the  Bible, 

It  shall  our  teacher  be. 

3  But  most  we  love  the  Bible, 

For  there  we  children  learn 
ITow  Christ  for  us  became  a  child, 

Our  hearts  to  Him  to  turn; 
And  how  TTo  bowed  to  sorrow, 

That  we  His  face  might  see, 
The  Bible,  O  the  Bible, 

It  shall  our  teacher  be. 


THE  WORD.  221 


Then  we  will  hold  the  Bible, 

The  glorious  book  of  God; 
We'll  ne'er  forsake  the  Bible 

Through  all  life's  future  road. 
And  when  we  lie  a-dying, 

Wherever  that  may  be, 
The  beautiful,  dear  Bible, 

Shall  still  our  solace  be. 


225 


C.  M. 


GREAT  God  with  wonder  and  with  praise 
On  all  Thy  works  I  look; 
But  still  Thy  wisdom,  pow'r  and  grace 
Shine  brightest  in  Thy  book. 

2  The  stars  that  in  their  courses  roll, 

Have  much  instruction  given; 
But  Thy  good  word  informs  my  soul 
How  I  may  soar  to  Heaven. 

3  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord ; 
But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 
In  Thy  most  holy  word. 

4  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid, 

Here  my  best  comfort  lies ; 

Here  my  desires  are  satisfied, 

And  here  my  hopes  arise. 


222  THE  WORD. 


5  Lord,  may  we  understand  Thy  law, 
Show  what  my  faults  have  been; 
And  from  Thy  gospel  let  me  draw 
Pardon  from  all  my  sins. 

C>  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died 
To  save  my  soul  from  hell; 
Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside, 
Such  Heavenly  wonders  tell. 

7  Then  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 
And  take  a  fresh  delight, 
By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er, 
And  meditate  by  night. 


226 


7s. 


TT  OLY  Bible,  book  divine, 
*  *     Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine ; 
Mine  to  tell  me  whence'  I  came, 
Mine  to  teach  me  what  I  am. 

2  Mine  to  chide  me  when  I  rove, 
Mine  to  show  a  Savior's  love; 
Mine  art  Thon  to  guide  my   foci. 
Mint;  to  judge,  condemn,  acquit. 

X  Mine  to  comfort  in  distress, 
[f  the  Holy  Spirit  bless; 
Mine  !o  show  by  living   faith 
Man  can   triumph  over  death. 


THE  WORD.  223 


4  Mine  to  tell  of  joys  to  come, 
Light  and  life  beyond  the  tomb; 
Holy  Bible,  book  divine, 
Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine. 


227 


C.  M. 

T   OIID,  I  have  made  Thy  Word  my  choice, 
■^     My  lasting  heritage ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  pow'rs  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  I'll  read  the  his'tries  of  Thy  love, 

And  keep  Thy  laws  in  sight, 
While  thro'  the  promises  I  rove 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 

3  'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown, 

Where  springs  of  life  arise, 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest ; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
And  our  eternal  rest. 


228 


CM. 


UOW  precious  is  the  Book  divine, 
■*■■*■      By  inspiration  given! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 


224  THE  WORD. 


2  O'er  all  the  straight  and  narrow  way 

Its  radiant  beams  are  cast; 
A  light  whoso  never  weary  ray 
Grows  brightest  at  the  last. 

3  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

4  This  lamp  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 


229 


L.  M. 

f    ORD,  open  Thou  my  heart  to  hear, 
*-*     And  by  Thy  Word  to  me  draw  near, 
Let  me  Thy  Word  still  pure  retain, 
Let  me  Thy  child  and  heir  remain. 

2  Thy  Word  doth  move  the  inmost  heart, 
Thy  Word  doth  perfect  health  impart, 
Thy  Word  my  soul  with  joy  doth  bless, 
Thy  Word  brings  peace  and  blessedness. 

.'{  Glory  to  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One! 
To  Thee,  O  blessed  Trinity, 
Be  praised  throughout  eternity! 


THE  WORD.  225 


230  7s. 

C  PRE  AD,  oh,  spread,  Thou  mighty  word, 
^     Spread  the  kingdom  of  the  Lord, 
Wheresoe'er  His  breath  has  given 
Life  to  beings  meant  for  heaven. 

2  Tell  them  how  the  Father's  will 
Made  the  world,  and  keeps  it  still; 
How  He  sent  His  Son  to  save 
All  who  help  and  comfort  crave. 

3  Word  of  life,  most  pure  and  strong, 
Lo,  for  Thee  the  nations  long: 
Spread,  till  from  its  dreary  night 
All  the  world  awakes  to  light. 

'4:  Lord  of  harvest,  let  there  be 

Joy  and  strength  to  work  for  Thee ; 
Let  the  nations,  far  and  near, 
See  Thy  light,  and  learn  Thy  fear. 


231 


L.  M. 


T   ORD,  grant  that  we  e'er  pure  retain 
■^     The  catechismal  doctrine  plain, 
As  Luther  taught  the  heavenly  truth 
In  simple  words  to  tender  youth. 

2  That  we  Thy  holy  Law  may  know 
And  mourn  our  sin  and  all  its  woe, 
And  yet  believe  in  Father,  Son 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 


220  THE  WORD. 


3  That  we  on  Thee*  our  Father,  call 
Who  canst  and  wilt  give  help  to  all; 
That  as  Thy  children  we  may  live, 
Whom  Thou  in  Baptism  didst  receive. 

4  That,  if  we  fall,  we  rise  again, 
Repentingly  confess  our  sin, 

And  take  the  Sacrament  in  faith; — 
Amen.      God  grant  a  happy  death! 


232 


10,  8,  8,  8. 


l\/[  Y  Bible !  my  Bible !  'tis  a  book  divine, 
■*■'-■■     Where  heav'nly  truth  and  mercy  shine, 
And  wisdom  speaks  in  ev'ry  line. 
| :  And  speaks  to  me.  :| 

2  My  Bible!  my  Bible!  in  this  book  alone 
I  find  God's  holy  will  made  known; 
And  here  J  J  is  love  to  man  is  shown — 

| :  His  love  to  me.  :| 

3  My  Bible!  my  Bible!  hqre  with  joy  1  trace 
The  records  of  redeeming  grace) 

Glad  tidings  to  a  sinful  race; 
| :  Good  news  to  me.  :| 

4  My  Bible!  my  Bible!  bore  it   is  1    road 
How  Jesus  did  for  simxers  blood: 

Oh,  this  was  wondrous  Love  indeed! 
| :  Christ   bled  for  mo.  :| 


BAPTISM. 

5  My  Bible!  my  Bible!  oh,  that  I  may  ne'er 
Consult  it  but  with  faith  and  prayer 
That  T  may  see  my  Savior  there, 
I :  "Who  died  for  me.  :| 


233 


Baptism* 

Os, 

T  WAS   made  a  Christian 
■*■      When  my  name  was  giv'n, 
One  of  God's  dear  children, 

And  an  heir  of  Ileav  n. 
In  the  name  of  Christian 

I  will  glory  now, 
Evermore  remember 

My  Baptismal  vow. 

2  I  must,  like  a  Christian, 

Shun  all  evil  ways, 
Keep  the  faith  of  Jesus, 

Serve  Him  all  my  days. 
Called  to  be  a  Christian, 

I  will  praise  the  Lord, 
Seek  for  His  assistance 

So  to  keep  my  word. 

3  All  a  Christian's  blessings 

I  will  claim  for  mine : 
Holy  work  and  worship, 
Fellowship  Divine. 


228  BAPTISM. 


234 


Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 

Give  me  grace,  that  I 
Still  may  live  a  Christian, 

And  a  Christian  die. 

C.  M.  81. 

A  T  Jesus'  feet  our  infant  sweet 
•*  *■     We  lay  with  all  its  stain, 
That  renders  it  for  hcav'n  unmeet 

Until  'tis  born  again: 
We  here  embrace  I  lis  proffered  grace 

In  this  baptismal  wave, 
~Nor  shall  the  world  our  trust  efface — 

The  bath  its  soul  will  save. 

2  We  fail  to  see  the  Holy  Three 

Concealed   the  font  within, 
Mere  water  seems  the  mystery 

That  cleanses  us  from  sin; 
But  who  limy   lei!   what  virtues  dwell 

Thro'  God's  word  in  that  flood) 
Or  wlio  the  simple  faith  repel 

Thai  owns  it  Jesus'  blood  ( 

3  We  bring  our  child  by  sin  defiled 

Then,  dearest    Lord!  to  Thee, 
Here  clothe  it  in  Thy  nature  mild, 

From  sin  here  make  it    free  ; 
And   buried   here   in    death   s<  vere. 

To  new  life  may  it  pise, 
And  trained  for  Thee,  with  Thee  appear 

Immortal  in  the  skies. 


LORD'S  SUPPER.  229 


235 


f  AMB  of  God,  for  sinners  slain; 
*-^     By  Thy  mercy  born  again, 
For  Thy  guidance  still  we  pray, 
Lest  from  grace  we  fall  away. 

2  By  the  mystic  cleansing  flood, 
By  the  Water  and  the  Blood, 
Washed  and  sanctified  to  Thee, 
Holy  may  we  ever  be. 

3  Aid  ns  with  Thy  daily  grace 
Steadfastly  to  run  our  race: 
Grant  us  victory  in  the  strife, 
And  the  prize  of  endless  life. 

4  Praise  to  Thee,  from  all  on  earth, 
God,  who  gavest  us  new  birth; 
Praise  from  all  the  heavenly  host ; 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


236 


Lord's  Supper. 


7s. 


7s,  6s,  81. 

0   LIVING  Bread   from  heaven, 
How  hast  Thou  fed  Thy  guest! 
The  gifts  Thou  now  hast  given 
Have  filled  my  heart  with  rest. 


230  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

0  wondrous  Food  of  blessing ! 

0  Cup  that  heals  our  woes ! 
My  heart  this  gift  possessing, 

In  thankful  song  o'erilows. 

2  My  Lord,  Thou  here  hast  led  me 

Within  Thy  holiest  place, 
And  there  Thyself  hast  fed  mo 

With  treasures  of  Thy  grace; 
And  Thou  hast  freely  given 

What  earth  could  never  buy, 
The  Bread  of  life  from  heaven; 

That  now  I  shall  not  die ! 

3  Thou  givest  all  I  wanted 

The  Food  can  death  destroy; 
And  Thou  hast  freely  granted 

The  Cup  of  endless  joy, 
Ah,  Lord,  I  do  not  merit 

The  favor  Thou  hast  shown, 
And  all  my  sold  and  spirit 

Bow  down  before  Thy  Throne! 

4  Lord,  grant  me  that,  thus  strengthened 

With  heavenly   food,  while  here 
My  course  on  earth  is  lengthened, 

1  serve  with   holy   tear ; 

And  when   Thou  cidl'st    my  Spirit 
To  leave  this  world  below, 

1  enter,   through  Thy   merit, 
Where  joys  unmingled  flow. 


CHILDeOOD.  231 

237  10s. 

PjRAW  nigh  and  take  the  body  of  your  Lord, 
^     And  drink  the  holy  blood  for  you 

outpoured. 
Offered  was  He  for  greatest  and  for  least, 
Himself  the  victim  and  Himself  the  priest. 

2  He  that  in  this  world  rules  His  saints,  and 

shields, 
To  all  believers  life  eternal  yields ; 
With  heavenly  bread  makes  them  that  hunger 

whole, 
Gives  living  waters  to  the  thirsting  soul. 

3  Approach  ye  then  with  faithful  hearts  sincere, 
And  take  the  pledges  of  salvation  here. 

O  Judge  of  all,  our  only  Savior  Thou, 
In  this  Thy  feast  of  love  be  with  us  now. 


Childhood. 

238  8s,  7s,  81. 

UUSH,  my  babe,  lie  still  and  slumber, 
*■*■     Holy  angels  guard  Thy  bed. 
Heav'nly  blessings  without  number, 
Gently  falling  on  Thy  head, 
How  much  better  thou'rt  attended, 
Than  the  Son  of  God  could  be ; 
When  from  heaven  He  descended, 
And  became  a  child  like  thee. 


232  CHILDHOOD. 


Soft  and  easy  is  Thy  cradle, 
Coarse  and  hard  Thy  Savior  lay; 
When  His  birth-place  was  a  stable, 
And  His  softest  bed  was  hay, 
Oh,  to  tell  the  wondrous  story, 
How  to  earth  came  our  great  King; 
How  became  the  Lord  of  glory, 
Makes  me  love  Him  while  I  sing. 


3  Yes,  all  this  He  suffered  for  thee, 
He  the  Son  of  Man  and  God, 
That  His  angels  now  might  guard  thee 
Whom  He  purchased  with  His  blood. 
May'st  thou  learn  to  know  and  fear  Him, 
Love  and  trust  Him  all  thy  days, 
Then  to  dwell  forever  near  Him, 
Tell  His  love  and  sing  His  praise. 


239 


P.  M. 


A  LOVE  the  clear,  bine  sky, 
*■  *     In  Heaven's  bright  abode, 

The  angel  host  on  high, 
Sing  ]) raises  Lo  their  God. 

Alleluia! 
They  l<>vo  to  sing, 
To  God  their  King, 
Alleluia! 


CHILDHOOD.  233 


But  God  from  infant  tongues 

On  earth  receiveth  praise; 
We  then  our  cheerful  songs 
In  sweet  accord  will  raise. 

AUeluia ! 
We  too  will  sing 
To  God  our  King, 
Alleluia ! 


240 


7s,  6s,  81. 


C\  KIXD  and  gentle  Savior, 

^     Who  art  the  children's  Friend, 

We  pray  Thee  now  receive  us, 

Thy  blessing  on  us  send. 
Our  joys  and  all  our  sorrows, 

Thou  wiliest  we  should  bring, 
And  lay  them  all  before  Thee, 

Our  good  and  gracious  King. 

To  Thee  of  old  their  children 

The  people  came  and  brought ; 
From  Thee  Thy  grace  and  favor 

For  little  ones  they  sought; 
And  Thou  didst  not  forbid  them, 

For  Thou  art  good  and  kind; 
In  Thee  a  loving  Savior 

May  we,  Thy  children,  find. 

Let  not  our  ways  and  doings 
Dishonor  Thy  dear  Xame, 

Xor  words,  nor  deeds  of  evil 
Our  Christian  calling  shame. 


234  CHILDHOOD. 


Grant  us  Thy  grace,  that  boldly 
Wo  may  our  Lord  confess  '; 

While  for  all  gifts  Thou  givest, 
Thy  holy  Name  we  bless. 


241 


H.  M. 


T  TUSITED  was  the  evening  hymn, 
*■  *■     The  temple  courts  were  dark : 
The  lamp  was  burning  dim 

Before  the  sacred  ark; 
When  suddenly  a  voice  divine 
Eang  thro'  the  silence  of  the  shrine. 

2  The  old  man,  meek  and  mild, 

The  priest  of  Israel,  slept; 
ITis  watch  the  temple-child, 

The  little  Levite,  kept; 
And  what  from  Eli's  souse  \v;is  sealed, 
The  Lord  to  Hannah's  son  revealed. 

3  O  give  me  Samuel's  ear, 

The  open  ear,  O  Lord, 
Alive  and  quick  to  near 

Each  whisper  of  Thy  Word; 
Like  bin)  to  answer  ;it.  Thy  call, 
And  to  obey  Thee  first  of  all. 

4  O  give  me  Samuel's  heart, 

A  lowly  hearl    (hat  waits 

Where  in  Thy  house  Thou  art, 


CHILDHOOD.  235 


Or  watches  at  Thy  gates 
By  day  and  night ;  a  heart  that  still 
ILoves  at  the  breathing  of  Thy  will. 

5  O  give  me  Samuel's  mind, 

A  sweet  unmurmuring  faith, 
Obedient  and  resigned 

To  Thee  in  life  and  death; 
That  I  may  read  with  child-like  eyes 
Truths  that  are  hidden  from  the  wise. 

242  7,7,8,8,7.7. 

CEEIXG  I  am  Jesus'  lamb, 
^     Ever  glad  at  heart  I  am 
O'er  my  Shepherd  kind  and  good, 
Who  provides  me  daily  food, 
And  His  lamb  by  name  doth  call, 
For  He  knows  and  loves  us  all. 

2  Guided  by  His  gentle  staff 
Where  the  sunny  pastures  laugh, 
I  go  in  and  out  and  feed, 
Lacking  nothing  that  I  need; 
When  I  thirst,  my  feet  He  brings 
To  the  fresh  and  living  springs. 

3  Shall  I  not  rejoice  for  this? 
He  is  mine,  and  I  am  His : 

And  when  these  bright  days  are  past, 
Safely  in  His  arms  at  last 
He  will  bear  me  home  to  heaven ; 
Ah,  what  joy  hath  Jesus  given! 


236  CHILDHOOD. 


243  c.  m. 

OW  happy  is  the  child  who  hears 
Instruction's  warning  voice, 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice ! 


H 


2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  arc 
Than  all  their  stores  of  gold. 

3  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  hoary  head. 

4  According  as  her  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase ; 
Her  ways  arc  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 


244 


8,  7. 


SAVIOR  while  my  heart  is   tender, 
I  would  yield  that  heart  to  Thee; 
All  my  pow'rs  to  Thee  surrender, 
Thine,  and  only  Thine,  to  be. 

2  Take  me  now,  Lord  Jesus,  take  me, 
Let  my  youthful  heart  be  Thine: 
Thy  <levoted  servant,  make  me, 
Fill  my  soul  with  love  divine. 


CHILDHOOD.  23*t 


3  Send  me,  Lord,  where  Thou  wilt  send  me 

Only  do  Thou  guide  my  way ; 
May  Thy  grace  thro'  life  attend  me, 
Gladly  then  shall  I  obey. 

4  Let  me  do  Thy  will  or  bear  it, 

I  would  know  no  will  but  Thine; 
Shouldst  Thou  take  my  life,  or  spare  it, 
I  that  life  to  Thee  resign. 

5  Thine  I  am,  O  Lord,  for  ever, 

To  Thy  service  set  apart ; 
Suffer  me  to  leave  Thee  never; 
Seal  Thine  image  on  my  heart. 


245 


C.  M- 


,rPIS  Jesus  loves  the  little  ones 
*■      And  calls  them  as  His  own; 

He's  always  with  the  little  ones, 
They're  never  left  alone. 

2  Let  little  ones  sing  Jesus'  name — 

He  loves  to  hear  them  sing, — 
And  fill  His  courts  with  joyful  sound, 
And  make  His  praises  ring. 

3  He  loves  to  be  with  little  ones, 

And  hear  their  child-like  prayer; 
And  tenderly  He  takes  them  up 
Into  His  loving  care. 


288  CHILDHOOD. 


4  'Tis  Jesus  whom  the  little  ones 
May  call   their  loving  King; 
'Tis  lie  that  makes  them  attigels  tooj 
His  name  for  aye  to  siny. 

246  * L i 4 


5,  5,  5,  4. 

f    EAI)  me  to  Jesus,  lead  me  to  Jesus, 
*-^     Teach  me  to  love  Him,  teach  me  to  pray; 
He  is  my  Savior,  I  would  believe  Him, 
I  would  be  like  Him,  show  me  the  way. 

2  Lead  me  to  Jesus,  lie  will  protect  me, 
He  is  so  loving',  gentle^  and  mild; 
Calling  the  children,  bidding  them  welcome: 
Surely  lie  calls  me — I  am  a  child. 

."»    Lord,  I  am  coming!  Jesus,  my  Savior, 
Pity  my  weakness,  make  me  Thy  child; 
I  would  receive  Thee,  tru-a,  and  believe  Thee, 
I  would  be  like  Thee,  gentle  and  mild. 


247 


P.  M. 


TTOSAXNAwc  Sing,  like  the  children  dear, 

1*     In  the  olden  days  when  the  Lord  lived 

here; 
He  bloss'd  little  children  and  smilM  on  them. 
While  (hey  chanted  His  praise  in  Jerusalem. 
Alleluia  we  sing,  like  the  children  bright 


CHILDHOOD.  239 


With  their  harps  of  gold  and  their  raiment 

white, 
As  they  follow  their  Shepherd  with  loving 

eyes, 
Thro'  the  beautiful  valleys  of  Paradise. 

ITosanna  we  sing,  for  He  bends  His  ear, 
And  rejoices  the  hymns  of  His  own  to  hear; 
We  know  that  His  heart  will  never  wax  cold 
To  the  lambs  that  He  feeds  in  His  earthly 

fold. 
Alleluia  we  sing  in  the  Church  we  love, 
Alleluia  resounds  in  the  Church  above; 
To  Thy  little  ones,  Lord,  may  such  grace  be 

given, 
That  we  lose  not  our  part  in  the  song  of 

heaven. 


248 


L.  M. 


OKD,  in  the  kingdom  of  Thy  grace 
*■-'     We  little  children  have  a  place; 
We  cry  to  Thee  with  one  accord: 
Lord,  keep  us  steadfast  in  Thy  Word. 

2  Thee  shall  our  tongues  confess  aright ; 
Our  hearts  lie  open  in  Thy  sight ; 
We  know  Thee  as  our  Father,  God, 
Redeeming  us  through  Jesus'  Blood. 


240  CHILDHOOD. 


3  This  comfort  may  we  ever  share; 
Take  soul  and  body  to  Thy  care. 
Fold  us,  dear  Savior,  in  Thine  arm; 
In  grace  defend  us  from  all  harm. 

4  From  all  Thy  foes,  their  craft,  their  sword, 
Protect  us,  Lord;  maintain  Thy  Word; 
Mercy  Thy  Name,  that  shall  endure, 
Here  let  us  ever  rest  secure. 


249 


250 


7s. 


GENTLE  Jesus,  meek  and  mild, 
Look  upon  a  little  child; 
Pity  my  simplicity, 
Let  me  still  abide  with  Thee. 

2  Put  Thy  hands  upon  my  bond, 
Let  me  in  Thy  arms  be  stayed; 
Let  me  lean  upon  Thy  breast, 
Lull  me,  lull  me,  Lord,  to  rest. 

3  Hold  me  fast  in  Thine  embrace, 
Let  me  see  Thy  smiling   fare; 
(iive  me,  Lord,  Thy  blessing,  give; 
Keep  me,  Lord,  and  I  shall  live. 


7s. 


[    OPI),  this  day  Thy  children  meet, 
■"-^    In  Thy  courts  with   willing   feet; 
Unto  Thee   this  day  they  raise 
Grateful  hearts   in   hymns  of  praise. 


CHILDHOOD.  241 


2  Help  us  unto  Thee  to  pray, 
Hallowing  our  happy  day; 
From  Thy  presence  thus  to  win 
Hearts  all  pure  and  free  from  sin. 

3  All  our  pleasures  here  below, 
Savior,  from  Thy  mercy  now ; 
Little  children  Thou  dost  love; 
Draw  our  hearts  to  Thee  above. 

4  Make,  O  Lord,  our  childhood  shine 
With  all  lowly  grace,  like  Thine ; 
Then,  through  all  eternity, 

We  shall  live  in  heaven  with  Thee. 


251 


6,  5. 


T  ESUS,  high  in  glory, 
J      Lend  a  list'ning  ear; 
When  we  bow  before  Thee, 
Children's  praises  hear. 

2  Though  Thou  art  so  holy, 

Heaven's  Almighty  King, 
Thou  wilt  stoop  to  listen, 
When  Thy  praise  we  sing. 

3  We  are  little  children, 

Weak  and  apt  to  stray; 
Savior,  guide  and  keep  us 
In  the  heavenly  way. 


242                               CHILDHOOD. 

4  Save  us,  Lord,  from  sinning ; 
Watch  us  day  by  day; 
Help  us  now  to  love  Thee ; 
Take  our  sins  away. 

5  Then  when  Thou  dost  call  us 
To  our  heavenly  home, 
We  shall  gladly  answer, 
Savior,  Lord,  we  come. 

252 

6,  5. 

PURIST  is  kind  and  gentle, 
•              ^     Christ  is  pure  and  true, 
And  ITis  own  dear  children 
Must  be  holy  too. 

2  There's  a  wicked  spirit 
Watching  round  us  still, 
And  he  tries  tQ  tempt  us 
To  all  harm  and  ill. 

3  T3ut  we  must  not  hoar  him, 
Nor  his  bidding  do, 
But  resist  the  evil 
And  the  good  pursue. 

4  For  we  promised  truly 
In  our  infant  days, 
To  renounce  him  wholly 
And    forsake  his  ways. 

CHILDHOOD.  243 


253 


5  We  are  new-born  Christians, 
Wo  must  learn  to  fight 
With  the  had  within  us, 
And  to  do  the  right. 

G  Christ  is  our  own  Master, 
lie  is  good  and  true, 
And  His  little  children 
Must  be  holy  too. 


8,  7. 


r    ORD,  a  little  band  and  lowly, 
*~*     We  are  come  to  sing  to  Thee; 
Thou  art  great,  and  high,  and  holy, 
O  how  holy  should  we  be. 

2  Fill  our  hearts  with  thoughts  of  Jesus, 

And  of  heaven  where  He  is  gone ; 
And  let  nothing  ever  please  us 
lie  would  grieve  to  look  upon. 

3  For  we  know  the  Lord  of  Glory 

Always  sees  what  children  do, 
And  is  writing  now  the  story 
Of  our  thoughts  and  actions  too. 

4  Let  our  sins  be  all  forgiven, 

Make  us  fear  whate'er  is  wrong; 
Lead  us  on  our  way  to  heaven, 
There  to  sing  a  nobler  song. 


214  CHILDHOOD. 


254 

DEAR  Father  in  heaven, 
I  .nrAr    flnini     +i»r»iri     oIkavi 


6,  5. 


Look  down  from  above: 
Bless  papa  and  mamma 
And  those  whom  1  love. 

2  May  angels  guard  over 

My  slumbers,  and,  when 
The  morning  is  breaking, 
Awake  me.  Amen. 


255 


Lli 


YU"E  gather,  we  gather,  dear  Jesus  to  bring 
*      The  breathings  of  love  'mid  the  blossoms 
of  Spring; 
Our  Maker,  Redeemer,  we  gratefully  raise 
Our  hearts  and  our  voices  in  hymning  Thy 
praise. 


2  When  stooping  to  earth  from  the  brightness 

of  Heaven, 
Thy  blood  for  OUr   ransom  so   freely  was  given. 
Thou  deignedst  to  listen  while  children 

adored, 
With  joyful  llosannas,  the  bless'd  of  the  Iau-A. 

3  Those  arms,  which  embraced  little  children 

of  old, 
Still  love   to  encircle   (lie  lambs  of  (he    fold; 


CONFIRMATION.  245 

That  grace  which  inviteth  the  wandering 

home, 
Hath  never  forbidden  the  youngest  to  come. 

4  Hosanna !  Hosanna !  Great  Teacher !  we  raise 
Our  hearts  and  our  voices  in  hymning  Thy 

praise 
For  precept  and  promise  so  graciously  given, — 
For  blessings  of  earth,  and  glories  of  Heaven. 


Confirmation. 

256 

U  OLY  Spirit,  Lord  of  love, 
*-*     Thou  who  earnest  from  above, 
Gifts  of  blessing  to  bestow 
On  Thy  waiting  Church  below; 
Once  again  in  love  draw  near 
To  Thy  children  gathered  here. 

2  From  their  bright  baptismal  day, 
Through  their  childhood's  onward  way, 
Thou  hast  been  their  constant  guide, 
Watching  ever  by  their  side; 

May  they  now  till  life  shall  end, 
Choose  and  know  Thee  as  their  friend. 

3  Give  them  light  Thy  truth  to  see, 
Give  them  life  to  live  for  Thee, 
Daily  power  to  conquer  sin, 


7s,  61. 


246  CONFIRMATION. 

Patient  faith  the  ero-wn  to  win; 
Shield  them  from  temptation's  breath, 
Keep  them  faithful  unto  death. 

•i  When  the  holy  vow  is  made, 

When  the  hands  are  on  them  laid, 
Come,  in  this  most  solemn  hour, 
With  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  of  power, 
Come,  Thou  blessed  Spirit,  come, 
Make  each  heart  Thy  happy  home. 


257 


5,  5,  8,  8,  5,  5, 

JESUS!  be  our  Guide, 
J     As  through  life  we  glide; 
Faithfully  in  our  behavior 
May  we  follow  Thee,  dear  Savior; 
Lead  us  by  Thy  hand 
Through  to  Fatherland. 

When  the  world   is  eold, 

Let  us  to  Thee  hold; 

When  the  cup  of  sorrow  draining, 

May  we  do  so  uncomplaining; 

For  through  trials  we 

Find  our  way  to  Thee. 

When  affliction's  smart 

Anguishes  the  heart — 

Though  our  life  be  woe  and  weakness; 

Help   ns  bear  our  cross  in  meekness; 

M;iy   wo   keep   in    mind, 

God's  a  Father  kind. 


CONFIRMATION.  247 

Order  Thou  our  ways, 
Lord!  through  all  our  days; 
Though  our  path  ho  dark  and  cheerless, 
Jesus  with  us,  we'll  be  fearless; 
Open,  when  life's  o'er, 
Lord !  to  us  Thy  door ! 


258 


7s. 


'TITIXE  for  ever !  God  of  love, 
*      Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above! 
Thine  for  ever  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity ! 

2  Thine  for  ever !  oh,  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest! 
Savior,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
Oh,  defend  us  to  the  end! 

3  Thine  for  ever!    Savior,  keep 
These  Thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep; 
Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care, 

Let  us  all  Thy  goodness  share. 

4  Thine  for  ever!  Thou  our  Guide, — 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied, — 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven, — 
Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven! 


248  CONFIRMATION. 


259 


C.  M. 


CHINE  on  our  souls,  eternal  God! 
*J     With  rays  of  beauty  shine; 
O  let  Thy  favor  crown  our  days, 
And  all  their  round  be  Thine. 

2  Did  we  not  raise  our  hands  to  Thee, 

Our  hands  might  toil  in  vain: 
Small  joy  success  itself  could  give, 
If  Thou  Thy  love  restrain. 

3  With  Thee  let  every  week  begin, 

With  Thee  each  day  be  spent, 
For  Thee  each  fleeting  hour  improved, 
Since  each  by  Thee  is  lent. 

4  Thus  cheer  us  through  this  toilsome  road, 

Till  all  our  labors  cease; 
And  heaven  refresh  our  weary  souls 
With  everlasting  peace. 


260 


7s,  81. 


SAVIOR,  who  Thy  nock  art  feeding 
With  the  Shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  ihe  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share; 
Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  Thy  gTacious  arm; 
There,  Ave  know,  Thy  Word  believing1, 
Only  (here,  secure    Erom  harm. 


REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION.     249 

Never,  from  Thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey ; 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 

Keep  them  through  life's  dangerous  way ; 
Then  within  Thy  fold  eternal 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place: 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 

Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace. 


Reformation — Church — Mission. 

261  8s,  7s,  81. 

C*  LORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

^     Zion,  city  of  our  God; 

He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 

Form'd  thee  for  His  own  abode. 
On  the  Eock  of  Ages  founded, 

"What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 

Thou  mayst  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See  the  streams  of  living  waters 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuage? 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 


250     REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION. 

3  Savior,  if  of  Zion's  city 

I,  through  grace,  a  member  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  Thy  Name. 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure 

None  but  Zion's  children  know. 


262 


5,  5,  5,  0,  7. 


A    MIGHTY  Fortress    is  our  God, 
•**■    A  trusty  Shield  and  Weapon; 
He  helps  us  free  from  every  need 

That  hath  us  now  o'ertaken. 
The  old  evil  Foe 
Now  means  deadly  woe : 
Deep  guile  and  great  might 
Are  his  dread  arms  in  fight, 

On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 


With  might  of  ours  can  naught  be  done, 
Soon  were  our  loss  effected; 

But  for  us  lights  tile  Valiant  One, 
Whom  God  Himself  elected. 

Ask  ye,  Who  is  this? 

Jesus  Christ  it  is, 

Of   Sabaolh   Lord, 

And  there's  none  other  God, 
He  holds  the  field  forever. 


REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION.     251 

Though  devils  all  the  world  should  fill, 

All  eager  to  devour  us, 
We  tremble  not,  we  fear  no  ill, 

They  shall  not  overpower  us. 
This  world's  prince  may  still 
Scowl  fierce  as  he  will, 
lie  can  harm  us  none, 
lie's  judged ;  the  deed  is  done ; 

One  little  word  can  fell  him. 

The  "Word  they  still  shall  let  remain, 

And  not  a  thank  have  for  it; 
lie's  by  our  side  upon  the  plain 

With  His  good  gifts  and  Spirit. 
And  take  they  our  life, 
Goods,  fame,  child  and  wife: 
Let  these  all  be  gone, 
They  yet  have  nothing  won ; 

The  kingdom  ours  remaineth. 


263 


VlOiST  stands  with  hills  surrounded; 
L*      Zion  kept  by  power  divine; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 

Though  the  world  in  arms  combine. 
Happy  Zion, 

What  a  favored  lot  is  thine! 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish; 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove ; 
Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish ; 


252     REFORMATION— CHURCH- MISSION. 

Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove : 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

3  Tn  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee; 
Thou  art  precious  in  His  sight: 

God  is  with  thee, 
God,  thine  everlasting  Light. 


264 


S.  M. 


T   LOVE  Thy   Zion,  Lord; 
1     The  house  of  Thine  abode; 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  sav'd 
With  His  own  precious  Blood. 

2  I  love  Thy  Church,  O  God! 

Her  walls  before  Thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

3  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend: 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 


4  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her   sweet  communion,   solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 


REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION.     253 


5  Jesus,  Thou  Friend  divine, 

Our  Savior  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe, 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

6  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

265  l.  m. 

GOD  is  our  refuge  and  defence; 
In  trouble  our  unfailing  aid : 
Secure  in  his  omnipotence, 
What  foe  can  make  our  souls  afraid! 

2  Yea,  though  the  earth's  foundations  rock, 

And  mountains  down  the  gulf  be  hurled, 
His   people  smile   amid   the   shock: 
They  look  beyond  this  transient  world. 

3  There  is  a  river,  pure  and  bright, 

Whose  streams  make  glad  the  heavenly 
plains 
Where  in  eternity  of  light 

The  city  of  our  God  remains. 

4  Built  by  the  word  of  his  command, 

With  his  unclouded  presence  blest, 
Firm  as  his  throne  the  bulwarks  stand; 
There  is  our  home,  our  hope,  our  rest. 


254     REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION. 


266 


C.  M. 


1  love  the  Church,  the  holy  Church, 
*     The  Savior's  spotless  Bride; 
And  O,  I  love  her  palaces, 

Through  all  the  world  so  wide. 

2  I  love  the  Church,  the  holy  Church, 
That  o'er  our  life  presides — 
The  birth,  the  bridal,  and  the  grave, 
And  many  an  hour  besides. 

,°>  Be  mine  through  life  to  live  in  her, 
And  when  the  Lord  shall  call, 
To  die  in  her,  the  Spouse  of  Christ, 
The  Mother  of  us  all. 


267 


Os,  fis,  81, 
T7ROM  the  eastern  mountains 
•*■       Pressing  on   they  come, 
Wise  men  in  (heir  wisdom 

To  His  hnmhlo  home; 
Stirr'd  by  deep  devotion, 

Hasting  from  afar, 
Ever  journeying  onward, 
(Wiided  by  a  star. 

Tight  of  light   that  shineth 

Ere  I  b|e  wDfilda  bogan, 
l)r;iw  Then  near,  and  lighten 

Every  heart  of  man. 


REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION.     255 

2  There  their  Lord  and  Savior 

Meek  and  lowly  lay, 
Wondrous  light  that  led  them 

Onward  on  their  way, 
Ever  now  to  lighten 

Nations  from  afar, 
As  they  journey  homeward 

By  that  guiding  star. — Eef . 

3  Thou  Who  in  a  manger 

Once  hast  lowly  lain, 
Who  dost  now  in  glory 

O'er  all  kingdoms  reign, 
Gather  in  the  heathen, 

Who  in  lands  afar 
Ne'er  have  seen  the  brightness 

Of  Thy  guiding  star. — Kef. 

4  Gather  in  the  outcasts, 

All  who've  gone  astray, 
Throw  Thy  radiance  o'er  them, 

Guide  them  on  their  way; 
Those  who  never  knew  Thee, 

Those  who've  wandered  far, 
Lead  them  by  the  brightness 

Of  Thy  guiding  star. — Eef. 

5  Onward  through  the  darkness 

Of  the  lonely  night, 
Shining  still  before  them 
With  Thy  kindly  light, 


256     REFORMATION— CHURCH- MISSION. 

Guide  them,  Jew  and  Gentile, 
Homeward  from  afar, 

Young  and  old  together, 
By  Thy  guiding  star. — Ref. 

6  Until  every  nation, 

Whether  bond  or  free, 
'.Neath  Thy  starlit  banner, 

Jesus,  follow  Thee 
O'er  the  distant  mountains 

To  that  heavenly  home 
Where  no  sin  nor  sorrow 

Evermore  shall  come. — Hef. 


268  l.  m. 

HERE,  in  Thy  Name,  eternal  God, 
We  build  this  earthly  house  for  Thee; 
O  choose  it  for  Thy  fixed  abode, 
And  keep  it  from  all  error  free. 

2  Here,  when  Thy  people  seek  Thy  face, 
And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
Hear  Thou  in  heaven,  Thy  dwelling  place, 
And  when  Thou  nearest,  Lord,  forgive. 

',j  Here,  when  Thy  messengers  proclaim 
The  blessed  Gospel  of  Thy  Son, 
Still  by  the  power  of  His  great  name 
I>e  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 


REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION.     25: 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, 

Hosanna  to  the  heavenly  King! 
Let  heaven,  with  earth,  the  strain  prolong, 
Hosanna!  let  the  angels  sing. 

5  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart ; 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone: 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart, 
In  every  bosom  fix  Thy  throne. 


269 


C.  M.  81. 


9, 


jV^  Y  Church !  my  Church !  my  dear  old  Church ! 
*•'■*     My  fathers'   and  my  own! 
On  Prophets  and  Apostles  built, 

And  Christ  the  corner-stone! 
All  else  beside,  by  storm  or  tide, 

May  yet  be  overthrown; 
But  not  my  Church — my  dear  old  Church — 

My  fathers'  and  my  own! 

My  Church !  my  Church !  my  dear  old  Church ! 

My  glory  and  my  pride ! 
Firm  in  the  Faith  Immanuel  taught, 

She  holds  no  faith  beside. 
Upon  this  Rock,  'gainst  every  shock, 

Though  gates  of  hell  assail, 
She  stands  secure,  with  promise  sure, 

"They  never  shall  prevail." 


258     REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION. 

3  My  Church !  my  Church !  my  dear  old  Church ! 

I  love  her  ancient  name ; 
And  God  forbid,  a  child  of  hers 

Should  ever  do  her  shame! 
Her  mother-care,  I'll  ever  share; 

Her  child  I  am  alone, 
Till  He  who  gave  me  to  her  arms 

Shall  call  me  to  His  own. 

4  My  Church !  my  Church !  my  dear  old  Church ! 

I've  heard  the  tale  of  blood, 
Of  hearts  that  loved  her  to  the  death — 

The  great,  the  wise,  the  good. 
Our  martyred  sires  defied  the  fires 

For  Christ  the  crucified; 
The  once  delivered  Faith  to  keep, 

They  burned,  they  bled,  they  died. 

5  My  Church!  my  Church!  I  love  my  Church, 

For  she  exalts  my  Lord! 
She  speaks,  she  breathes,  she  teaches  not, 

But  from  His  written  Word, 
And  if  her  voice  bids  me  rejoice, 

From  all  my  sins  released; 
'Tis  through  the  atoning  sacrifice, 

And  Jesus  is  the  Priest. 

(J  My  Church!  my  Church!  I  love  my   Chinch, 
For  she  doll)  lead    "io   on 
To  Zion's  Palace  Beautiful, 

Where  Christ  my  Lord  hath  gone: 


REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION.     259 

From  all  below,  she  bids  me  go, 

To  Him,  the  Life,  the  Way, 
The  Truth  to  guide  my  erring  feet 

From  darkness  into  day, 

7  Then  here,  my  Church !  my  dear  old  Church ! 

Thy  child  would  add  a  vow, 
To  that  whose  token  once  was  signed 

Upon  his  infant  brow: — 
Assault  who  may,  kiss  and  betray, 

Dishonor  and  disown, 
My  Church  shall  yet  be  dear  to  me, 

My  fathers'  and  my  own! 


270 


L.  M. 


[    ORD,  keep  us  in  Thy  Word  and  work, 
*■**    Restrain  the  murderous  Pope  and  Turk 
Who  fain  would  tear  from  off  Thy  throne 
Christ  Jesus,  Thy  beloved  Son. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  power  make  known 
For  Thou  art  Lord  of  lords  alone; 
Shield  Thy  poor  Christendom,  that  we 
May  evermore  sing  praise  to  Thee. 

3  Thou  Comforter  of  priceless  worth, 
Give  one  mind  to  Thy  flock  on  earth, 
Stand  by  us  in  our  final  strife, 
And  lead  us  out  of  death  to  life. 


260     REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION. 

4  Destroy  their  counsels,  Lord  our  God, 
And  smite  them  with  an  iron  rod, 
And  let  them  fall  into  the  snare 
Which  for  Thy  Christians  they  prepare. 


So  that  at  last  they  may  perceive 

That,  Lord  our  God,  Thou  still  dost  live, 

And  dost  deliver  mightily 

All  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee. 


271 


c.  r.  m. 


pEAE  not,  O  little  flock,  the  Foe 

*       Who  madly  seeks  your  overthrow ; 

Dread  not  his  rage  and  power : 
What  though  your  courage  sometimes  faints, 
His  seeming  triumph  o'er  God's  saints 

Lasts  but  a  little  hour. 

2  Be  of  good  cheer;  your  cause  belongs 
To  Him  who  can  avenge  your  wrongs ; 

Leave  it  to  Him,  our  Lord. 
Though  hidden  yet  from  mortal  eyes, 
TTis  Gideon  shall  for  you  arise, 

Uphold  you  and  IT  is  Word. 

H  As  true  as  God's  own  Word  is  true, 
Not  earth  nor  hell  with  all  their  crew 

Against  us  shall  prevail. 
A  jest  and  by-word  are  they  grown; 
God  is  with  us;  we  are  His  own; 

Our  victory  can  not  fail. 


REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION.     261 

Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  our  prayer ! 
Great  Captain,  now  thine  arm  make  bare, 

Fight  for  us  once  again! 
So  shall  Thy  saints  and  martyrs  raise 
A  mighty  chorus  to  Thy  praise, 

World  without  end:  Amen! 


272 


7s,  6s,  81. 


^I7*ITII  hearts  in  love  abounding, 
*  "       Prepare  we  now  to  sing 
A  lofty  theme  resounding 

Thy  praise,  Almighty  King; 
Whose  love,  rich  gifts  bestowing 

Redeemed  the  human  race; 
Whose  lips  with  zeal  o'erflowing, 

Breathe  words  of  truth  and  grace. 

2  So  reign,  O  God,  of  Heaven, 

Eternally  the  same; 
And  endless  praise  be  given 

To  Thy  Almighty  Name. 
Clothed  in  Thy  dazzling  brightness, 

Thy  Church  on  earth  behold, 
In  robe  of  purest  whiteness, 

In  raiment  wrought  with  gold. 

3  And  let  each  Gentile  nation 

Come  gladly  in  her  train, 
To  share  Thy  great  salvation, 
And  join  her  grateful  strain: 


262     REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION. 

1 

Then  ne'er  shall  note  of  sadness 

Awake  the  trembling  string; 
One  song  of  joy  and  gladness 

The  ransomed  world  shall  sing. 


T 


273 

HE  Church's  one  foundation 
Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  word: 
From  heav'n  He  came  and  sought  ner, 

To  be  His  holy  bride; 
With  His  own  blood  ITc  bought  her, 
And  for  her  life  He  died. 

2  Elect  from  every  nation 
Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth, 

Her  charter  of  salvation 

One  Lord,  one  faith,  one  birth; 

One  holy  Name  she  blesses, 
Partakes  one  holy  food, 

And  to  one  hope  she  presses. 
With  every  grace  endued. 

3  Mid  toil  and  tribulation, 
And  tumult  of  her  war, 

She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore ; 
Till  with  the  vision  glorious 

Her  longing  eyes  :iro  bVst, 
And  the  great  Church  victorious 

Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest. 


7s,  6s,  81. 


REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION.     2G3 

Yet  she  on  earth  hath  union 

With  God  the  Three  in  One, 
And  mystic  sweet  communion 

With  those  whose  rest  is  won; 
Oh,  happy  ones  and  holy! 

Lord,  give  us  grace  that  we 
L;ke  them,  the  meek  and  lowly 

On  high  may  dwell  with  thee. 


274 


L.  M. 


Q  CHRIST,  our  true  and  only  Light, 
*•*      Enlighten  those  who  sit  in  night; 
Let  those  afar  now  hear  Thy  voice, 
And  in  Thy  fold  with  us  rejoice. 

2  Fill  wTith  the  radiance  of  Thy  grace 
The  souls  now  lost  in  error's  maze, 
And  all  whom  in  their  secret  minds 
Some  dark  delusion  haunts  and  blinds. 

3  And  all  who  else  have  strayed  from  Thee, 
O  gently  seek !  Thy  healing  be 

To  every  wounded  conscience  given, 
And  let  them  also  share  Thy  heaven. 

4.  0  make  the  deaf  to  hear  Thy  Word, 
x\nd  teach  the  dumb  to  speak,  dear  Lord, 
Who  dare  not  yet  the  faith  avow, 
Though  secretly  they  hold  it  now. 


2C4     REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION. 

5  Shine  on  the  darkened  and  the  cold, 
Recall  the  wanderers  from  Thy  fold, 
Unite  all  those  who  walk  apart, 
Confirm  the  weak  and  doubting  heart. 

6  So  they  with  us  may  evermore 

Such  grace  with  wondering  thanks  adore, 
And  endless  praise  to  Thee  be  given 
By  all  Thy  Church  in  earth  and  heaven. 


275 


C.  M.  81. 


[    ORD,  Thou  hast  made  our  hearts  to  glow 
*-*     With  love's  undying  flame; 
But  more  of  Thee  we  long  to  know, 

And  more  would  love  Thy  name. 
Thy  life,  Thy  death,  inspire  our  song, 

Thy  Spirit  breathes  thro'  all; 
And  here  our  feet  would  linger  long, 

But  we  obey  Thy  call. 

2  Thou  bidst  us  go,  with  Thee  to  stand 

Against  hell's  marshall'd  pow'rs; 
And  hear!  to  heart,  and  hand  to  hand, 

To  make  Thine  honor  ours. 
With  Thine  own  pity,  Savior,  see 

The  throng'd  and  dark'ning  w;iy  : 
We  go  to  win  the  lost  to  Thee, 

O  help  us,  Lord,  we  pray. 


REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION.     265 

Teach  Thou  our  lips  of  Thee  to  speak, 

Of  Thy  sweet  love  to  tell ; 
Till  they  who  wander  far  shall  seek 

And  find  and  serve  Thee  well. 
O'er  all  the  world  Thy  Spirit  send, 

And  make  Thy  goodness  known, 
Till  earth  and  heav'n  together  blend 

Their  praises  at  Thy  throne. 


276 


10, 10, 10,  7. 


TJAPPY  are  we,  God's  own  little  flock, 
A  A      Sheltered  so  close  in  the  cleft  of  the 

Rock, 
Far  above  tempest,  or  danger  or  shock, 
Happy  are  we  in  Jesus. 


2  What  shall  we  do  for  the  Master  so  dear? 
Oh,  there  are  many  in  need  of  our  cheer, 
Souls  that  know  nothing  but  darkness  and 
fear, 
Souls  in  the  dark  without  Jesus. 


3  Many  He  has  who  are  not  of  this  fold, 
Out  in  the  storm  and  the  pitiless  cold; 
These  we  will  win  by  our  pray'rs  and  our 
gold, 
Win  them  to  love  our  Jesus. 


2G6     REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION. 

4  Over  the  mountains  and  over  the  seas, 
Lovingly,  joyfully,  speed  we  to  these, 
Seeking  to  save  them  by  tenderest  pleas. 

Save  by  the  blood  of  Jesus. 

5  Joyfully,  then,  let  us  spread  the  glad  news, 
Never  this  service  for  Jesus  refuse, 
Never  a  moment  to  work  for  Him  lose ; 

Joyfully  work  for  Jesus. 


277 


11,  10. 


REIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the 


morning, 


Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine 
aid; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining, 
Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the 
stall : 
Angels  adore  ITim  in  slumber  reclining. 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Savior  of  all. 


.°>  Say,  shall  we  yield  TTim,  in  costly  devotion, 
Odors  of  Edom  and  offerings  divine? 
Gems  of  the  mountain  and  pearls  of  the 
ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the 
mine  i 


REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION.     267 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favor  secure; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 

Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid ; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 


278  7s,  6s,  81. 

OFR  country's  voice  is  pleading, 
^     Ye  men  of  God,  arise  ! 
His  providence  is  leading, 

The  land  before  you  lies; 
Day-gleams  are  o'er  it  bright'ning, 

And  promise  clothes  the  soil ; 
Wide  fields  for  harvest  whit'ning, 

Invite  the  reaper's  toil. 


Go,  where  the  waves  are  breaking 

On  California's  shore, 
Christ's  precious  Gospel  taking, 

More  rich  than  golden  ore; 
On  Allegheny's  mountains, 

Thro'  all  the  western  vale, 
Beside  Missouri's  fountains, 

Rehearse  the  wondrous  tale. 


2G8     REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION. 

3  The  love  of  Christ  unfolding, 

Speed  on  from  east  to  west, 
Till  all,  His  cross  beholding, 

In  Him  are  fully  blest. 
Great  author  of  salvation, 

Haste,  haste  the  glorious  day, 
When  we,  a  ransom'd  nation, 

Thy  sceptre  shall  obey. 


279 


11,8,  11,  9. 


1    THINK,  when  I  read  that  sweet  story 
of  old, 
When  Jesus  was  here  among  men, 
How  He  called  little  children  as  lambs  to  His 
fold, 
I  should  like  to  have  been  with  them  then. 


2  I  wish  that  His  hands  had  been  placed  on  my 
head, 
That  His  arm  had  been  thrown  around  me 
And  that  I  might  have  seen  His  kind  look 
when  He  said, 
"Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  Me." 


3  Yet  still  to  His  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 
And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  love; 
And  if  I  thus  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 
I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above; 


REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION.     2G9 

4  In  that  beautiful  place  He  has  gone  to 

prepare 
For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven ; 
Full  many  dear  children  are  gathering  there, 
"For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

5  But  thousands  and  thousands  who  wander 

and  fall, 
Never  heard  of  that  heavenly  home : 

1  wish  they  could  know  there  is  room  for 

them  all, 
And  that  Jesus  has  bid  them  to  come. 

6  And  O,  how  I  long  for  that  glorious  time, 

The  sweetest  and  brightest  and  best, 
When  the  dear  little  children  of  every  clime, 
-  Shall  crowd  to  His  arms  and  be  blest. 

280  8,7,4,7. 

YX  WIDELY,  'mid  the  slumbering  nations, 
*'       Darkness  holds  his  despot  sway; 
Cruel  in  his  habitations, 

Ruthless  o'er  his  prostrate  prey. 

Star  of  Bethlehem, 
Rise  and  beam  in  conquering  day ! 

2  Light  of  life,  our  sole  Defender, 

Rise  with  healing  on  Thy  wing: 
Rise  in  all  Thy  soothing  splendor, 


270     REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION. 

Rise,  and  earth  with  joy  shall  sing: 

Israel's  Glory, 
Gentiles  call  Thee  Lord  and  King. 

3  Onward,  Christians,  onward  pressing, 
Triumph,  in  the  Crucified! 
Endless  honor,  rest,  and  blessing 
Wait  you  at  His  radiant  side. 

Cease  not,  cease  not, 
Till  you  see  Him  glorified! 


281 


7s,  6s,  81. 


FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains, 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 


What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile; 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown : 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 


REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION.     271 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from,  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation,  O  Salvation! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  Name. 


Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 


282 


L.  M. 


A  RM  of  the  Lord,  awake ! 

•**■     Put  on  Thy  Strength!  the  nations  shake 
And  let  the  world  adoring  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  Thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen  from  Thy  throne, 
I  am  Jehovah,  God  alone : 
Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 


272     REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION. 

3  Almighty  God,  Thy  grace  proclaim 
In  ev'ry  clime,  of  ev'ry  name; 
Let  adverse  pow'rs  before  Thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Savior  Lord  of  all. 


283 


II.  M. 


DEFOKE  the  Lord  we  how, 
*-*     The  (Jod  who  reigns  above, 
And  rules  the  world  below. 

Boundless  in  pow'r  and  love ; 
Our  thanks  we  bring 

Tn  joy  and  praise, 

Our  hearts  we  raise 
To  heav'n's  high  King. 


The  nation  Thou  hast  blest- 
May  well  Thy  love  declare, 

From  foes  and  fears  at  rest. 
Protected  by  Thy  care, 

For  fins  fair  land. 
For  this  bright,  day, 
Our   thanks  wo  pay — 

Gifts  of  Thy  hand. 


3   May  every  mountain  height, 
Each  vale  and   forest   green. 
Shine  in  Thy  word's  pure  light. 
And  its  rich  fruits  be  Been! 


REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION.     273 

May  every  tongue 

Be  tuned  to  praise, 

And  join  to  raise 
A  grateful  song. 

4  And  when  in  pow'r  He  comes, 

O  may  our  native  land, . 
From  all  its  rending  tombs, 

Send  forth  a  glorious  band ; 
A  countless  throng, 

Ever  to  sing 

To  heav'n's  high  King 
Salvation's  song. 


284 


H.  M. 


A  EISE,  O  God,  and  shine, 
"**■    In  all  Thy  saving  might, 
And  prosper  each  design 

To  spread  Thy  glorious  light : 
Let  healing  streams  of  mercy  flow, 
That  all  the  earth  Thy  truth  may  know. 


Bring  distant  nations  near, 
To  sing  Thy  glorious  praise; 

Let  every  people  hear 

And  learn  Thy  holy  ways! 

Reign,  mighty  God,  assert  Thy  cause, 

And  govern  by  Thy  righteous  laws ! 


274     REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION. 

3  Put  forth  Thy  glorious  power, 

That  Gentiles  all  may  see, 
And  earth  present  her  store 

In  converts  born  to  Thee : 
God,  our  own  God,  His  Church  will  bless, 
And  fill  the  world  with  righteousness. 

4  To  God  the  only  wise, 

The  one  immortal  King, 
Let  hallelujahs  rise 

From  every  living  thing: 
Let  all  that  breathe,  on  every  coast, 
Praise  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 


285 


P.M. 


HTELL  it  out  among  the  heathen  that  the 
*       Lord  is  King ! 

Tell  it  out!  Tell  it  out! 
Tell  it  out  among  the  nations;  bid  them  shout 
and  sing. 
Tell  it  out!  Tell  it  out! 
Tell  it  out  with  adoration  that  He  shall 

increase, 
That  the  mighty  King  of  glory  is  the  King  of 

Peace ; 
Tell  it  out  with  jubilation,  though  the  waves 

may  roar, 
That  He  sitteth  on  the  water-floods,  our  King 
for  evcrmoro ; 


REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION.     275 

Tell  it  out !  Tell  it  out !  that  the  Lord  is 
King! 
Tell  it  out !  Tell  it  out ! 
Tell  it  out !  Tell  it  out !  bid  them  shout  and 
sing. 
Tell  it  out!  Tell  it  out!  . 

2  Tell  it  out  among  the  heathen  that  the 
Savior  reigns. 
Tell  it  out!  Tell  it  out! 
Tell  it  out  among  the  nations,  bid  them  burst 

their  chains. 
Tell  it  out  among  the  weeping  ones 
that  Jesus  lives; 
Tell  it  out!  Tell  it  out! 
Tell  it  out  among  the  weary  ones  what  rest 

He  gives ; 
Tell  it  out  among  the  sinners  that  He  came 

to  save, 
Tell  it  out  among  the  dying  that  He  triumphed 
o'er  the  grave. 

Tell  it  out  among  the  heathen,  Jesus  reigns 
above ! 
Tell  it  out!  Tell  it  out! 
Tell  it  out  among  the  nations  that  His  reign 
is  love! 
Tell  it  out!  Tell  it  out! 
Tell  it  out  among  the  highways  and  the  lanes 
at  home ; 


276     REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION. 

Let  it  ring  across  the  mountains  and  the  ocean 

foam ; 
Like  the  sound  of  many  waters  let  the  glad 

shout  be, 
Till  it  echo  and  re-echo  from  the  islands  of 

the  sea. 


286 


8,  7. 


SAVIOR,  sprinkle  many  nations, 
Fruitful  let  Thy  sorrow  be! 
By  Thy  pains  and  consolations 
Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee! 

2  Of  Thy  Cross  the  wondrous  story 

Be  it  to  the  nations  told; 
Let  them  see  Thee  in  Thy  glory, 
And  Thy  mercy  manifold! 

3  Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknowing, 

Pants  for  Thee  each  mortal  breast: 
Human  tears  for  Thee  are  ilowing. 
Human  hearts  in  Thee  would  rest. 

4  Thirsting  as  for  dews  of  even, 

As  the  new-mown  grass  for  rain, 
Thee  they  seek,  as  God  of  heaven, 
Thee  as  Man,  for  sinners  slain. 

5  Savior !  lo,  the  isles  arc  waiting, 

St  retched  the  hand,  and  st  rained  the  sight, 
For  Thy  Spirit    now-creating. 

Love's  pure  flame,  and  Wisdom's  light. 


REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION.     277 

G  Give  the  Word,  and  of  the  preacher 
Speed  the  foot  and  touch  the  tongue, ! 
Till  on  earth,  by  every  creature, 
Glory  to  the  Lamb  be  sung. 


287 


8s,  7s,  81. 


T/ LOWING  not  the  Great  Creator, 
**■  Lay  the  world  in  deepest  night, 
"When  there  broke  on  eastern  mountains 

Wondrously  a  golden  light. 
And  the  grace-star  led  the  Magi 

To  the  lowly  cattle  stall; 
Whence  the  glory,  daily  widening, 

Brought  redemption  to  us  all. 

Prostrate  fall  the  bloody  altars, 

Men  to  bats  their  idols  fling, 
And  the  Gospel  reigns  triumphant 

To  the  ocean's  widest  ring. 
And  where  its  bright  beams  are  burning 

Rises  up  an  Empire  new, 
On  the  ruins  of  old  temples 

Pleads  the  Offering  one  and  true. 


288 


L.  M. 


nTHO'  now  the  nations  sit  beneath 
*•      The  darkness  of  o'erspreading  death, 
God  will  arise,  with  light  divine 
On  Zion's  holy  towers  to  shine. 


278     REFORMATION— CHURCH— MISSION. 

2  That  light  shall  shine  on  distant  lands, 
And  wandering  tribes,  in  joyful  bands, 
Shall  come  Thy  glory,  Lord,  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  courts  to  worship  Thee. 

3  O  light  of  Zion,  now  arise! 

Let  the  glad  morning  bless  our  eyes! 
Ye  nations,  catch  the  kindling  ray, 
And  hail  the  splendor  of  the  day. 


289 


7s,  6s,  81. 


THE  morning  light  is  breaking, 
The  darkness  disappears; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears; 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar, 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 
Prepared  for  Sion's  war. 


See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  we  love, 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending, 

In  gratitude  above; 
While  sinners  now  confessing, 

The  Gospel  call  obey, 
And  seek  the  Savior's  blessing, 

A  nation  in  a  day. 


290 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  279 

Blest  river  of  salvation ! 

Pursue  Thy  onward  way; 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 

Nor  in  thy  richness  stay: 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  home; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim  "The  Lord  is  come !" 


f  attb  in  the  Redeemer. 


A/T  Y  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
^*     Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  divine ! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away; 
O  let  me  from  this  day 
Be  wholly  Thine. 

2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
O  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  Guide; 


6,4. 


280  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

Bid  darkness  turn  to  day. 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  rne  ever  stray 
From  Thee  aside. 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll; 
Blest  Savior,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove; 
O  bear  me  safe  above. 

A  ransomed  soul. 

291  L.  M.  61. 

JESUS,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me 
No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare ; 
Unite  my  thankful  heart  to  Thee, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 
Thine  wholly,  Thine  alone  T  am; 
Be  Thou  alone  my  constant  flame. 

2  O  grant,  that  nothing  in  my  soul 

May  dwell  but  Thy  pure  love  alone; 
O  may  Thy  love  possess  me  whole, 

My  Joy,  my  Treasure,  and  my  Crown : 
Strang*  Sanies  far  from  my  heart  remove; 
My  every  act,  word,  thought,  be  love ! 

3  O  Love,  how  cheering  is  Thy  ray! 

All  pain  before  Thy  presence  flies; 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  281 

Where'er  Thy  healing  beams  arise: 
O  Jesus,  nothing  may  I  see, 
Nothing  desire  or  seek  but  Thee! 

Unwearied,  may  J  this  pursue, 

Dauntless  to  the  high  prize  aspire; 

Hourly  within  my  soul  renew, 

This  holy  flame,  this  heavenly  fire; 

And  day  and  night  be  all  my  care 

To  guard  this  sacred  treasure  there! 

0  draw  me,  Savior,  after  Thee ! 

So  shall  I  run  and  never  tire. 
With  gracious  words  still  comfort  me ; 

Be  Thou  my  Hope,  my  sole  Desire. 
Free  me  from  every  weight :  nor  fear 
Nor  sin  can  come,  if  Thou  art  here. 

From  all  eternity,  with  love 

Unchangeable  Thou  hast  me  viewed, 

Ere  knew  this  beating  heart  to  move, 
Thy  tender  mercies  me  pursued. 

Ever  with  me  may  they  abide, 

And  close  me  in  on  every  side. 

Still  let  Thy  love  point  out  my  way; 

How  wondrous%  things  Thy  love  hath 
wrought ; 
Still  lead  me,  lest  I  go  astray ; 

Direct  my  work,  inspire  my  thought ; 
And  if  I  fall,  soon  may  I  hear 
Thy  voice,  and  know  that  love  is  near. 


282 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 


8  In  suffering  be  Thy  love  my  peace, 
In  weakness  be  Thy  love  my  power ; 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 

Jesus,  in  that  important  hour, 
In  death  as  life  be  Thou  my  Guide, 
And  save  me,  who  for  me  hast  died! 


292 


7s,  01. 


jD  OCK  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 

*■*■    Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee; 

Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 

From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed, 

Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 

Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 


Not  the  labors  of  my  hands, 
Can  fulfill  Thy  law's  demands: 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  coidd  not  atone: 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone ! 


Nothing  in  my  hand  I.bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  Cross  I  cling; 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress; 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace; 
Foul,  I  to  the  Fountain  lly; 
Wash  mo.  Savior,  or   I   die  ! 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  283 

While  I  draw  this  fleeting-  breath, 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment  throne, 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee! 


H 


293  8s,  7s,  81. 

AIL,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus! 
Hail,  Thou  Galilean  King! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Savior, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame! 
By  Thy  merits  we  find  favor; 

Life  is  given  through  Thy  Name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 
All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid; 

By  almighty  Love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  Atonement  made. 

All  Thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  Blood: 

Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven; 
Peace  is  made  ?twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail,  enthroned  in  glory, 
There  for  ever  to  abide! 

All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 
Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side: 


284 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 


There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading. 
There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare, 

Ever  for  us  interceding, 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

Worship,  honor,  power  nnd  hlessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits, 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays, 
Help  to  sing  our  Savior's  merits, 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 


294 


7s,  6s,  81. 


LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
A     The  spotless  Lamb  of  God; 
ITe  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load. 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White,  in  His  Blood  so  precious, 

Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

T  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus; 

All  fulness  dwells  in  llim; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

ITe  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  nnd  my  cares; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  285 

3  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child. 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 


295 


8s,  7s,  81. 


'"THERE  is  no  Name  so  sweet  on  earth, 
•*•      No  Name  so  sweet  in  heaven, — 
The  Name  before  His  wondrous  birth 
To  Christ  the  Savior  given. 

We  love  to  sing  around  our  King, 

And  hail  Him  blessed  Jesus; 
| :  For  there's  no  word  ear  ever  heard 
So  dear,  so  sweet  as  Jesus.  :| 


2  His  human  Name  they  did  proclaim 

When  Abram's  son  they  sealed  Him,— 
The  Name  that  still  by  God's  good  will, 
Deliverer  revealed  Him. — Cho. 


3  And  when  He  hung  upon  the  tree, 

They  wrote  this  Name  above  Ilim; 
That  all  might  see  the  reason  we 
For  evermore  must  love  Him. — Cho. 


286 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 


4  So  now,  upon  His  Father's  throne, 

Almighty  to  release  us 
From  sin  and  pains,  He  gladly  reigns, 
The  Prince  and  Savior  Jesus. — Clio. 

5  To  Jesus  every  knee  shall  how, 

And  every  tongue  confess  Him, 
And  we  unite  with  saints  in  light, 
Our  only  Lord  to  hless  Him. — Cho. 

G  O  Jesus,  by  that  matchless  Name, 
Thy  grace  shall  fail  us  never ; 
To-day  as  yesterday  the  same, 
Thou  art  the  same  forever. — Cho. 


296 


8s,  7s,  81. 


C  AVIOTC,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us, 
^     Much  we  need  Thy  tenderest  care 
In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us, 

For  our  use  Thy  folds  prepare. 
| :  Blessed  Jesus, 

Thou  hast  bought  us,  Thine  we  are.  : 


Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 
Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be ; 

Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve;  us, 
Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free. 

| :  Blessed  <Jcsus, 
Let  us  early  turn  to  Thee.  :| 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  287 

Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favor, 

Early  let  us  do  Thy  will; 
Blessed  Lord  and  only  Savior, 

With  Thy  love  our  bosoms  fill. 
| :  Blessed  Jesus, 

Thou  last  loved  us,  love  us  still.  :j 


297 


8,  7,  12,  11, 


ONE  thing's  needful!  then  Lord  Jesus, 
Keep  this  one  thing  in  my  mind; 
All  beside,  though  first  it  please  us, 

Soon  a  grievous  yoke  we  find ; 
Beneath  it  the  heart  is  still  fretting  and 

striving, 
!No  true,  lasting  happiness  ever  deriving. 
The  gain  of  this  one  thing  all  loss  can  requite, 
And  teach  me  in  all  things  to  find  true  delight. 

Soul,  wilt  thou  this  one  thing  find  thee  ? 

Seek  not  'midst  created  things ; 
What  is  earthly,  leave  behind  thee, 

Over  nature  stretch  thy  wings. 
For  where  God  and  Man  both  in  One  are 

united, 
With  God's  perfect  fulness  the  heart  is 

delighted, 
There,  there  is  the  worthiest  lot  and   the  best, 
My  One  and  my  All,  and  my  Joy  and  my 
Rest. 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 


How  were  Mary's  thoughts  devoted 

Her  eternal  joy  to  find, 
As  intent  each  word  she  noted, 

At  her  Savior's  feet  reclined! 
How  kindled  her  heart,  how  devout  was  its 

feeling, 
While  hearing  the  lessons  that  Christ  was 

revealing ! 
For  Jesus  all  earthly  concerns  she  forgot, 
And  all  was  repaid  in  that  one  happy  lot. 


4  Thus  my  longings,  heavenward  tending, 

Jesus,  rest  alone  on  Thee; 
-    Help  me,  thus  on  Thee  depending, 
Savior,  come  and  dwell  in  me! 
Although  all  the  world  should  forsake  and 

forget  Thee, 
In  love  I  will  follow  Thee,  ne'er  will  I  quit 

Thee; 
Lord  Jesus,  both  spirit  and  life  is  Thy  Word; 
And  is  there  a  joy  which  Thou  dost  not  afford? 


298 


TN  the  Cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

■!■     Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time ; 

All  the  light  of  sacred  story 

Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  289 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 

Never  shall  the  Cross  forsake  me; 

Lo !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  Cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  Cross  are  sanctified; 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 


299 


6,  6,  5,  7,  8,  6. 


JESUS,  priceless  Treasure, 
Source  of  purest  pleasure, 
Truest  Friend  to  me! 
Long  my  heart  hath  panted, 
Till  it  well  nigh  fainted, 
Thirsting  after  Thee! 
Thine  I  am  O  spotless  Lamb! 
I  will  suffer  naught  to  hide  Thee, 
Ask  for  naught  beside  Thee. 

2  In  Thine  arm  I  rest  me, 
Foes  who  would  molest  me 
Can  not  reach  me  here; 
Though  the  earth  be  shaking, 


290  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

Ev'ry  heart  be  quaking, 

Jesus  calms  my  fear; 

Sin  and  hell  in  conflict  fell, 

With  their  heaviest  storms  assail  me, 

Jesus  will  not  fail  me. 

3  Satan,  I  defy  thee; 
Death,  I  need  not  fly  thee; 
Fear,  I  bid  thee  cease! 
Rage,  O  world,  thy  noises 
Can  not  drown  our  voices 
Singing  still  of  peace, 

For  God's  pow'r  guards  ev'ry  hour; 
Earth  and  all  its  depths  adore  Him, 
Silent  bow  before  Him. 

4  Wealth,  I  will  not  heed  thee, 
Wherefore  should  I  need  thee  ? 
Jesus  is  my  Joy! 

Honors,  ye  may  glisten, 

But  I  will  not  listen, 

Ye  the  soul  destroy ! 

Want  or  loss  or  shame  or  cross 

Ne'er  to  leave  my  Lord  shall  move  me 

Since  He  deigns  to  love  me. 

5  Farewell,  thou  who  choosest, 
Earth  and  heaven  rcfusest, 
Thou  wilt  tempt  in  vain; 
Farewell,  sins,  nor  blind  me, 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  291 

Get  ye  far  behind  me, 

Come  not  forth  again; 

Past  your  hour,  O  pomp  and  power ; 

Godless  life,  thy  bonds  I  sever, 

Farewell   now  forever! 

Hence,  all  fears  and  sadness! 

For  the  Lord  of  gladness, 

Jesus,  enters  in. 

Those  who  love  the  Father, 

Though  the  storms  may  gather, 

Still  have  peace  within ; 

Yea,  whate'er  I  here  must  bear, 

Still  in  Thee  lies  purest  pleasure, 

Jesus,  priceless  Treasure! 


300 


C.  M. 


o 


CEE,  IsraePs  gentle  Shepherd  stands 
^     With  all  engaging  charms; 
Hark,  how  He  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  His  arms. 

"Permit  them  to  approach,"  He  cries, 
"Xor  scorn  their  humble  name; 

For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came. 

He'll  lead  them  to  the  heavenly  streams 

Where  living  waters  flow ; 
And  guide  them  to  the  fruitful  fields, 

Where  trees  of  knowledge  grow. 


292  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

4  The  feeblest  lamb  amidst  the  flock 
Shall  be  its  Shepherd's  care ; 
While  folded  in  the  Savior's  arms, 
'Tis  safe  from  every  snare. 


301 


7s,  81. 


JESUS,  Lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high! 
Hide  me,  O  my  Savior,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide; 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 

2  Other  refuge  have  T  none; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not   alone, 

Si  ill  support    :»inl  comfort    uie ! 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  staved, 

All  my  help  from  Tliee   I   bring: 
Cover    liiv   defenceless    head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3  Wilt  Thou  not  regard  my  call? 

Wilt  thou  not    accept    my   prayer? 
Lo!    I  sink,  1    taint,  1  fall; 

Lol    on  Thee   I  east    my  care. 
Reach  me  out   Thy  gracious  hand! 

While    I   of  Thy  strength  receive, 
Hoping  against   hope   I  stand, 

1  )ying,  and  behold,  1  live! 


JU 


302 


FAITH  IX  THE  REDEEMER.  293 

Thou  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

Mure  than  all  in  Thee  I  find : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  name; 

I  am  all  unrightcnu-:: 
False  and  full  of  sin  I  am; 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  eover  all  my  sin; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound; 

Bake  mid  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee: 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 


L.  M. 


JESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee? 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days ! 


2  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 


294  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  He, 
Bright  Morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend ! 
No;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  Name. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Savior  slain! 
And  O,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me! 


303 


0,4. 

NEARER,  my  God  to  Thee ! 
Nearer  to  Thee! 
Through  Word  and  Sacrament, 

Thou  com'st  to  me. 
Thy  grace  is  ever  near, 
Thy  Spirit  ever  here, 
Drawing  to  Thee. 

2  Ages  on  nges  rolled, 
Ere  earth  appeared. 
Yet  Thine  unmeasured  love 
The  way  prepared; 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  295 

E'en  then  Thou  yearns  t  for  me 
That  I  might  nearer  be. 
Nearer  to  Thee! 

3  Thy  Son  has  come  to  earth, 

My  sin  to  bear, 
My  every  wound  to  heal, 

My  pain  to  share. 
"God  in  the  flesh"  for  me, 
Brings  me  now  nearer  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

4  Lo !  all  my  debt  is  paid, 

My  guilt  is  gone. 
See !    He  has  risen  for  me, 

My  throne  is  won. 
Thanks,  O  my  God,  to  Thee! 
None  now  can  nearer  be. 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

5  Welcome,  then,  to  Thy  home, 

Blest  One  in  Three! 
As  Thou  hast  promised,  come! 

Come,  Lord,  to  me! 
Work,  Thou,  O  God,  through  me, 
Live,  Thou,  O  God,  in  me, 

Ever  in  me ! 

6  By  the  Baptismal  stream, 

Which  made  me  Thine, 
By  the  dear  flesh  and  blood, 
Thy  love  made  mine, 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 


Purge,  Thou,  all  sin  from  me, 
That  I  may  nearer  be, 
Nearer  to  Thee! 

Surely  it  matters  not 
What  earth  may  bring, 

Death  is  of  no  account, 
Grace  will  I  sing. 

Nothing  remains  for  me, 

Save  to  be  nearer  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee! 


304 


L.  M.  61. 

ly^Y  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 
"*     Than  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness; 
I  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame, 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  name. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  1  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

When  darkness  veils  His  lovely  face 
I  rest  on  His  unchanging  grace; 
In  every  high  and  stormy  gale, 
My  anchor  holds  within   the  veil. 
On  Christ,  the  solid   Rock,   1   stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

ITis  oath,  TTis  covenant,  ami  blood, 
Support    me  in  the  sinking  Hood; 
When  every  earthly  pro])  gives  way, 
He  then  is  all  my  hope  and  stay. 
On  Christ,  the  solid   Roek,  I   stand. 
All  other  ground   is  sinking  sand. 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  £97 

4  When  I  shall  launch  to  worlds  unseen, 
0  may  I.  then  be  found  in  Him, 
Dressed  in  His  righteousness  alone, 
Faultless  to  stand  before  the  throne. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 


305 


C.  M. 


A  LL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name ! 
■**•    Let  angels  prostrate  fall; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Let  high-born  seraphs  tune  the  lyre, 
And,  as  they  tune  it,  fall 
Before  His  face  who  tunes  their  choir, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 


3  Crown  Him,  ye  morning  stars  of  light ! 
Who  fixed  this  floating  ball ; 
Now  hail  the  Strength  of  Israel's  might, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 


4  Crown  Him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 
Who  from  His  altar  call; 
Extol  the  Stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all! 


298  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

5  Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall, 
Hail  Him,  who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 

6  Hail  Him,  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 

Whom  David  Lord  did  call; 
The  God  incarnate,  Man  divine: 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all! 

7  Sinners!  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 

8  Let  every  tribe  and  every  tongue 

That  bound  creation's  call, 
Now  shout  in  universal  song, 
The  crowned  Lord  of  all! 


306 


6s,  5s,  81. 


JESUS  is  our  Shepherd, 
J     Well  we  know  His  voice ; 
How  the  gentlest  whisper, 

Makes  our  hearts  rejoice! 
Even  when  He  chideth, 

Tender  is  His  tone, 
None  but  He  shall  guide  us ; 

We  are  His  alone. 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  299 

2  Jesus  is  our  Shepherd; 

Guarded  by  His  Arm, 
Though  the  wolves  may  raven 

None  can  do  us  harm; 
When  we  tread  death's  valley, 

Dark  with  fearful  gloom, 
We  will  fear  no  evil, 

Victors  o'er  the  tomb. 

3  Jesus  is  our  Shepherd; 

With  His  goodness  now 
And  His  tender  mercy, 

He  doth  us  endow! 
Let  us  sing  His  praises 

With  a  gladsome  heart, 
Till  in  Heaven  we  meet  Him 

Nevermore  to  part. 


307 


7s,  6s,  81. 
Q  JESUS,  Thou  art  standing 
^Outside  the  fast-closed  door, 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 

To  pass  the  threshold  o'er: 
We  bear  the  name  of  Christians, 

His  name  and  sign  we  bear: 
Oh,  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  us! 

To  keep  him  standing  there. 

2  O  Jesus,  thou  art  knocking: 

And  lo!  that  hand  is  scarred, 
And  thorns  thy  brow  encircle, 
And  tears  thy  face  have  marred: 


300  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

Oh,  love  that  passeth  knowledge, 

So  patiently  to  wait! 
Oh,;  sin  that  hath  no  equal, 

So  fast  to  bar  the  gate ! 

3  O  Jesus,  thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  and  low, — 
"I  died  for  you,  my  children, 

And  will  ye  treat  me  so  ?" 
O  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door : 
Dear  Savior,  enter,  enter, 

And  leave  us  nevermore! 

308  10,4,10,  4,  10,  10. 

[    IGHT  of  the  world!   whose  kind  and  gentle 
*-'  care 

Is  joy  and  rest; 
Whose  counsels  and  commands  so  gracious  arc, 

Wisest  and  bcjst, — 
Shine  on  my  path,  dear   Lord,  and  guard    the 

way, 
Lest  my  poor  heart,  forgetting,  go  astray. 

2  Lord  of  my  life !   my  soul's  most  pure  desire, 
lis  nope  and  peace; 
Let  not  the  faith   Thy  loving  words  inspire 

Falter,  or  cease; 
But  be  to  me,  true  (fiend,  my  chief  delight, 
And  Safely  guide,  that  every  step  be  right. 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  301 

3  My  blessed  Lord!    what  bliss  to  feel  Thee 

near, 

Faithful  and  true; 
To  trust  in  Thee,  without  one  doubt   or  fear, 

Thy  will  to  do; 
And  all  the  while  to  know  that  Thou,  our 

friend, 
Art  blessing  us,  and  wilt  bless  to  the  end. 

4  And  then,  oh,  then!   when  sorrow's  night  is 

o'er, 

Life's  daylight  come, 
And  we  are  safe  within  heaven's  golden  door, 

At  home!  at  home! 
How  full  of  glad  rejoicing  will  we  raise, 
Savior,  to  Thee  our  everlasting  praise, 


3(  S.M. 

|UR  heavenly  Father  calls, 
And  Christ  invites  us  near; 
With  both,  our  friendship  shall  be  sweet, 
And  our  communion  dear. 


01 


God  pities  all  our  griefs: 

He  pardons  every  day; 
Almighty  to  protect  our  souls, 

And  wise  to  guide  our  way. 

How  large  his  bounties  are! 

What  various  stores  of  good, 
Diffused  from  our  Redeemer's  hand, 

And  purchased  with  his  blood! 


302  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

4  Jesus,  our  living  Head, 

We  bless  thy  faithful  care; 

Our  Advocate  before  the  throne, 

And  our  Forerunner  there. 

5  Here  fix,  my  roving  heart! 

Here  wait,  my  warmest  love! 
Till  the  communion  be  complete, 
In  nobler  scenes  above. 

310 

THE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 
*      I  shall  be  well  supplied: 
Since  He  is  mine,  and  I  am  His, 
What  can  I  want  beside. 

2  lie  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  His  own  right  way, 
For  His  most  holy  Name. 

1   While  He  affords  His  aid, 
I  can  not  yield  to  fear : 
Though  I  should  walk  through  death's  dark 
shade, 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 


S.  M. 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  303 

5  The  bounties  of  Thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days ; 

Nor  from  Thy  house  will  I  remove, 

Nor  cease  to  speak  Thy  praise. 


311 


L.  M. 


JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidst  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !   I  come ! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  Whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !   I  come ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come!    I  come! 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind, 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need  in  Thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  I  come ! 

5  Just  as  I  am;    Thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve ; 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come!   I  come! 


302  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

4  Jesus,  our  living  Head, 

We  bless  thy  faithful  care; 

Our  Advocate  before  the  throne, 

And  our  Forerunner  there. 

5  Here  fix,  my  roving  heart! 

Here  wait,  my  warmest  love! 
Till  the  communion  be  complete, 
In  nobler  scenes  above. 

310 


S.  M. 


T^HE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 
*     I  shall  be  well  supplied : 
Since  He  is  mine,  and  I  am  His, 
What  can  I  want  beside. 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

«J  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

1  le  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  His  own  right  way, 
For  His  most  holy  Name. 

1   While  He  affords  His  aid, 
I  can  not  yield  to  fear  : 
Though  I  should  walk  through  death's  dark 
shade, 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  303 

5  The  bounties  of  Thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days ; 

Nor  from  Thy  house  will  I  remove, 

Nor  cease  to  speak  Thy  praise. 


311 


L.  M, 


JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidst  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !   I  come ! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  Whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !   I  come ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come!    I  come! 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind, 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need  in  Thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  I  come ! 

5  Just  as  I  am;    Thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve ; 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come!   I  come! 


:;<)!  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

6  Just  as  I  am;  Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down: 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !    I  come ! 


312 


L 


7s,  6s,  81. 
IGHT  of  the  world,  we  hail  Thee 
Flushing  the  Eastern  skies; 


Never  shall  darkness  veil  Thee 
Again  from  human  eyes; 

Too  long-,  alas,  withholden, 

Now  spread  from  shore  to  shore, 

Thy  light  so  glad  and  golden, 
Shall  set  on  earth  no  more. 

2  Light  of  the  world,  Thy  beauty 

Steals  into  every  heart, 
And  glorifies  with  duty 

Life's  poorest,  humblest  part; 
Thou  robest  in  Thy  splendor 

The  simple  ways  of  men, 
And  holpest  them  to  render 

Light  back  to  Thee  again. 

3  Light  of  the  world,  before  Thee 

(  Mir  spirits   prosl  rate    fall; 
We  worship,  we  adore  Thro, 

Thou   Light,  the  life  of  all, 
With  Thee  is  no  forgetting 

( >f  all  Thine  hand  hath  made; 
Thy  rising  has  no  setting, 

Thy  sunshine  hath  no  shade. 


FAITH  IX  THE  REDEEMER.  305 


313 


8,  5. 


]3ASS  me  not,  O  gentle  Savior, 
-*■        Hear  my  humble  cry; 

While  on  others  Thou  art  smiling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 

Savior,  Savior,  hear  my  humble  cry, 
While  on  others  Thou  art  calling1, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 

2  Let  me  at  a  throne  of  mercy 

Find  a  sweet  relief. 
Kneeling  there  in  deep  contrition, 
Help  my  unbelief : — Cho. 

3  Trusting  only  in  Thy  merit, 

Would  I  seek  Thy  face; 
Heal  my  wounded,  broken  spirit, 
Save  me  by  Thy  grace. — Cho. 

4  Thou  the  Spring  of  all  my  comfort 

More  than  life  to  me. 
Whom  have  I  on  earth  beside  Thee  ? 
Whom  in  Heaven  but  Thee  ? — Cho. 


314 


CHEPHERD  of  tender  youth, 
**-*     Guiding  in  love  and  truth 

Through  devious  ways; 
Christ  our  triumphant  King, 
We  come  Thy  name  to  sing; 
And  here  our  children  bring 

To  shout  Thy  praise. 


6,4. 


306  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

2  Thou  art  our  holy  Lord, 
O  all-subduing  Word, 

Healer  of  strife: 
Thou  didst  Thyself  abase, 
That  from  sin's  deep  disgrace 
Thou  mightest  save  our  race, 

And  give  us  life. 

3  Thou  art  the  great  High  Priest ; 
Thou  hast  prepared  the  feast 

Of  holy  love: 
And  in  our  mortal  pain 
None  calls  on  Thee  in  vain; 
Help  Thou  dost  not  disdain, 

Help  from  above. 

4  Ever  be  near  our  side, 

Our  Shepherd  and  our  Guide, 

Our  Staff  and  Song: 
Jesus,  Thou  Christ  of  God, 
By  Thy  enduring  Word 
Lead  us  where  Thou  hast  trod, 
Make  our  faith  strong. 

5  So  now,  and  till  we  die, 
Sound  we  Thy  praises  high, 

And  joyful  sing: 
Let  all  the  holy  throng 
Who  to  Thy  Church  belong, 
Unite  and  swell  the  song 

To  Christ  our  King. 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  307 


315 


8s,  7s,  81. 


WHAT  a  friend  we  have  in  Jesus, 
All  our  sins  and  griefs  to  bear ; 
What  a  privilege  to  carry 

Ev'rything  to  God  in  prayer. 
Oh,  what  peace  we  often  forfeit, 

Oh,  what  needless  pain  we  bear — 
All  because  we  do  not  carry 
Ev'rything  to  God  in  prayer. 


Have  we  trials  and  temptations? 

Is  there  trouble  anywhere? 
We  should  never  be  discouraged, 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Can  we  find  a  Friend  so  faithful, 

Who  will  all  our  sorrows  share  ? 
Jesus  knows  our  every  weakness, 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 


Are  we  weak  and  heavy  laden, 

Cumbered  with  a  load  of  care? 
Precious  Savior,  still  our  refuge, — 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Do  thy  friends  despise,  forsake  thee  ? 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer ; 
In  His  arms  He'll  take  and  shield  thee, 

Thou  wilt  find  a  solace  there. 


308  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 


316  7s,  6s,  101. 

CING  to  the  Heart  of  Jesus, 
\f-     O  heart  of  mine,  in  love, 
And  let  the  joyful  anthem 
Pierce  all  the  clouds  above. 
With  praise  and  benediction, 

Now,  and  on  every  shore, 
Hail  to  the  Heart  of  Jesus, 

The  Holiest,  evermore ! 

Hail  to  the  Heart  of  Jesus, 

The  Holiest  evermore! 

2  O  Heart,  in  anguish  broken, 

For  me,  from  love  divine, 
By  point  of  spear  pierced  sorely, 
Thro'  this  great  guilt  of  mine. 

3  O  Heart,  so  gently  streaming 

Willi  water  and  with  blood, 
How  from  Thy  Cross,  uplifted, 
Grace  rushes  like  a  flood! 


317 


5,  5,  8,  8,  5,  5. 


JESUS,  who  can  be 
J       Once  compared  with  Thee! 
Source  of  rest  and  consolation, 
life  and  light,  and  full  salvation'; 
Son  of  God,  with  Thee 
None  compared  can  be! 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  .TO 

Thou  hast  died  for  me, 

From  all  misery 

And  distress  me  to  deliver, 

And  from  death  to  save  for  ever: 

I  am  by  Thy  blood 

Reconciled  to  God. 

Grant  me  steadiness, 

Lord,  to  run  my  race, 

Following'  Thee  with  love  most  tender, 

So  that  Satan  may  not  hinder 

Me  by  craft  or  force ; 

Further  Thou  my  course. 

When  I  hence  depart, 

Strengthen  Thou  my  heart; 

Where  Thou  art,  O  Lord,  convey  me ; 

In  Thy  righteousness  array  me, 

That  at  Thy  right  hand 

Joyful  I  may  stand. 


318 


7s,  6s,  81. 
T  LOVE  to  tell  the  story 
A     Of  unseen  things  above, 
Of  Jesus  and  His  glory, 

Of  Jesus  and  His  love. 
I  love  to  tell  the  story, 

Because  I  know  'tis  true; 
It  satisfies  my  longings 

As  nothing  else  can  do. 


310  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 


I  love  to  tell  the  story, 

'Twill  be  my  theme  in  glory, 
To  tell  the  old,  old  story 

Of  Jesus  and  His  love. 


I  love  to  tell  the  story: 

'Tis  pleasant  to  repeat 
What  seems,  each  time  I  tell  it, 

More  wonderfully  sweet. 
I  love  to  tell  the  story: 

For  some  have  never  heard 
The  message  of  salvation, 

From  God's  own  holy  word. — Cho. 


I  love  to  tell  the  story; 

For  those  who  know  it  best 
Seem  hungering  and  thirsting 

To  hear  it  like  the  rest. 
And  when,  in  scenes  of  glory, 

I  sing  the  New,  New  Song, 
'Twill  be  the  Old,  Old  Story 

That  I  have  loved  so  long  — -Cho. 


319 


8,  7. 


DEACE  be  to  this  habitation, 
*■      Peace  to  all  who  dwell  therein, 
Peace  the  earnest  of  salvation, 
Peace  the  fruit  of  pardoned  sin; 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  311 

2  Peace  that  speaks  the  heav'nly  Giver, 

Peace  to  worldly  minds  unknown, 
Peace  divine,  that  lasts  for  ever, 
Peace  that  comes  from  God  alone. 

3  Jesus,  Prince  of  peace,  be  near  us, 

Fix  in  all  our  hearts  Thy  home : 
With  Thy  gracious  presence  cheer  us, 
Let  Thy  sacred  kingdom  come; 

4  Raise  to  heaven  our  expectation, 

Give  our  favored  souls  to  prove 
Glorious  and  complete  salvation 
In  the  realms  of  bliss  above. 


320 


6,4. 


T  NEED  Thee  ev'ry  hour, 

Most  gracious  Lord; 
No  tender  voice  like  Thine 
Can  peace  afford. 

I  need  Thee,  oh !  I  need  Thee ; 

Ev'ry  hour  I  need  Thee; 
O  bless  me  now,  my  Savior ! 
I  come  to  Thee. 

2  I  need  Thee  every  hour ; 
Stay  Thou  near  by; 
Temptations  lose  their  power 
When  Thou  art  nigh. — Ref . 


312  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

3  I  need  Thee  every  hour, 

In  joy  or  pain ; 
Come  quickly  and  abide, 
Or  life  is  vain. — Ref . 

4  I  need  Thee  every  hour; 

Teach  me  Thy  will; 
And  Thy  rich  promises 
In  me  fulfill.— Ref . 

5  I  need  Thee  every  hour, 

Most  Holy  One; 
Oh,  make  me  Thine  indeed, 
Thou  blessed  Son. — Ref. 

321 


S.  M. 


TI7HAT  cheering  words  are  those! 
■■      Their  sweetness  who  can  tell? 
In  time  and  to  eternal  days, 

"  'Tis  with  the  righteous  well." 

2  In  every  state  secure, 

Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye, 
'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endure, 
And  well  when  called  to  die. 

3  'Tis  well  when  joys  arise; 

'Tis  well  when  sorrows  flow; 
'Tis  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies 
And  strong  temptations  blow. 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  313 

4  'Tis  well  when  on  the  mount 

They  feast  on  dying  Love: 
And  'tis  as  well  in  God's  account, 
When  they  the  furnace  prove. 

5  'Tis  well  when  Jesus  calls, 

"From  earth  and  sin  arise, 
Join  with  the  hosts  of  ransomed  souls, 
ILade  to  salvation  wise." 

322  CM. 

HTHERE  is  a  Xame  I  love  to  hear, 
•*■      I  love  to  speak  its  worth; 
It  sounds  like  music  in  mine  ear, 
The  sweetest  Xame  on  earth. 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  Savior's  love, 

Who  died  to  set  me  free; 
It  tells  me  of  His  precious  blood, 
The  sinner's  perfect  plea. 

3  It  tells  me  of  a  Father's  smile 

Beaming  upon  His  child; 
It  cheers  me  through  this  little  while, 
Through  desert,  waste,  and  wild. 

4  Jesus,  the  Xame  I  love  so  well, 

The  Xame  I  love  to  hear; 
Xo  saint  on  earth  its  worth  can  tell, 
Xo  heart  conceive  how  dear. 


314  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 


323 


7s,  6s,  81. 


T  NEED  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 
*     For  I  am  full  of  sin; 
My  soul  is  dark  and  guilty, 

My  heart  is  dead  within; 
I  need  the  cleansing  fountain 

Where  I  can  always  flee, 
The  blood  of  Christ  most  precious, 

The  sinner's  perfect  plea. 


I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

For  I  am  very  poor; 
A  stranger  and  a  pilgrim, 

I  have  no  earthly  store; 
I  need  the  love  of  Jesus 

To  cheer  me  on  my  way, 
To  guide  my  doubting  footsteps, 

To  be  my  strength  and  stay. 


I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

And  hope  to  see  Thee  soon, 
Encircled  with  the  rainbow, 

And  seated  on  Thy  throne: 
There,  with  Thy  blood-bought  children 

My  joy  shall  ever  be, 
To  sing  Thy  praises,  Jesus, 

To  gaze,  my  Lord,  on  Thee. 


324 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  315 


S.  M.  61. 


HP  HE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
■■■      And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care; 
TTis  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye, 
My  noonday  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 


While  on  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  every  wandering  steps  He  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 


Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile, 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 
With  sudden  green  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 


4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 


314  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 


323 


7s,  6s,  81. 


[  NEED  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 
*■     For  I  am  full  of  sin; 
My  soul  is  dark  and  guilty, 

My  heart  is  dead  within; 
I  need  the  cleansing  fountain 

Where  I  can  always  flee, 
The  blood  of  Christ  most  precious, 

The  sinner's  perfect  plea. 


2  I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

For  I  am  very  poor; 
A  stranger  and  a  pilgrim, 

I  have  no  earthly  store; 
I  need  the  love  of  Jesus 

To  cheer  me  on  my  way, 
To  guide  my  doubting  footsteps, 

To  be  my  strength  and  stay. 


3  I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

And  hope  to  see  Thee  soon, 
Encircled  with  the  rainbow, 

And  seated  on  Thy  throne: 
There,  with  Thy  blood-bought  children 

My  joy  shall  ever  be, 
To  sing  Thy  praises,  Jesus, 

To  gaze,  my  Lord,  on  Thee. 


324 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  315 


S.  M.  61. 


^HE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
-*■      And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care 
TTis  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye, 
My  noonday  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 


2  While  on  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  every  wandering  steps  He  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 


Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile, 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 
With  sudden  green  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 


Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 

With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 

My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 

For  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still; 

Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 

And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 


316  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 


325 


S.  M. 


0  PERFECT  life  of  love! 
All,  all  is  finished  now ; 
All  that  He  left  His  throne  above 
To  do  for  us  below. 

2  No  work  is  loft  undone 

Of  all  the  Father  willed; 
His  toil,  His  sorrows,  one  by  one, 
The  Scriptures  have  fulfilled. 

3  No  pain  that  we  can  share 

But  He  has  felt  its  smart  ; 
All  forms  of  human  grief  and  care 
Have  piereect  that  tender  heart. 

4  And  on  His  thorn-crowned  head, 

And  on  His  sinless  soill, 
Our  sins  in  all  their  ^uilt  wore  laid, 
That  He  might  make  us  whole. 

5  In  perfect  love  He  dies — 

For  me  He  dies,  for  me: 
O  all-atoning  Sacrifice! 

I  cling'  by  faith  to  Thee! 

fi  Tn  every  time  of  need, 

I'.ct'oi-c  the   judgment    ihmne. 
Thy  work,  ()  lamb  of  God !   I'll  plead- 
Thy  merits,  not  my  own. 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  317 


1  Yet  work,  O  Lord!  in  me 

As  Thou  for  me  hast  wrought: 
And  let  my  love  the  answer  be 
To  grace  Thy  love  has  brought. 


326 


327 


S.  M. 


T   ORD  Jesus,  think  on  me, 
*-*    And  purge  away  my  sin; 
From  earth-born  passions  set  me  free, 
And  make  me  pure  within. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me 

With  many  a  care  oppressed, 
Let  me  Thy  lovihg  servant  be, 
And  taste  Thy  promised  rest. 

3  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me 

Nor  let  me  go  astray; 
Through  darkness  and  perplexity 
Point  Thou  the  heavenly  way. 

4  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me, 

That,  when  the  flood  is  passed, 
I  may  the  eternal  brightness  see, 
And  share  Thy  joy  at  last. 


pAITHFUL  Shepherd,  feed  me 
•*■       In  the  pastures  green; 
Faithful  Shepherd,  lead  me 
Where  Thy  steps  are  seen. 


318              FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

2  Hold  me  fast,  and  guide  me 
In  the  narrow  way; 
So  with  Thee  beside  me, 
I  shall  never  stray. 

3  Daily  bring  me  nearer 
To  the  heavenly  shore; 
May  my  faith  grow  clearer, 
May  I  love  Thee  more. 

4  Hallow  every  pleasure, 
Every  gift  and  pain ; 
Bo  Thyself  my  Treasure, 
Though  none  else  I  gain. 

5  Give  me  joy  or  sadness, 
This  be  all  my  care, 
That  eternal  gladness 
I  with  Thee  may  share. 

6  Day  by  day  prepare  me 
As  Thou  seest  best, 
Then  let  angels  boar  me 
To  Thy  promised  rest. 

328                                          l.  m. 

EXEHOLD  a  Stranger  at  the  door! 
*-*     lie  gently  knocks,  lias  knocked  before, 
Has  waited  long;  is  wailing  still; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  319 

2  But  will  Tie  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will,  the  very  friend  you  need ; — 
The  Man  of  Nazareth,  'tis  He, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

3  O  lovely  attitude !  He  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  laden  hands; 
O  matchless  kindness !  and  He  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  His  foes. 

4  Admit  Him,  lest  His  anger  burn, 
And  He,  departing,  ne'er  return: 
Admit  Him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand, 
When,  at  His  door,  denied  you'll  stand. 


329 


T    OVING  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheep, 
■*-*     Keep  Thy  lamb,  in  safety  keep; 
Nothing  can  Thy  pow'r  withstand, 
None  can  pluck  me  from  Thy  hand. 

2  Loving  Savior,  Thou  didst  give 
Thine  own  life  that  we  might  live, 
And  the  Hands  outstretched  to  bless 
Bear  the  cruel  nails'  impress. 

3  I  would  praise  Thee  every  day, 
Gladly  all  Thy  Will  obey, 
Like  Thy  blessed  ones  above, 
Happy  in  Thy  precious  love. 


7s. 


.°>20  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

4  Loving  Shepherd,  ever  near, 
Teach  Thy  Lamb  Thy  voice  to  hear, 
Suffer  not  my  steps  to  stray 

From  the  straight  and  narrow  way. 

5  Where  Thou  leadest  I  would  go, 
Walking  in  Thy  steps  below, 
Till  before  my  Father's  throne, 

I  shall  know  as  1  am  known. 


330 


G.  M. 


Q  THAT  I  had  an  Angel's  tongue, 
^*     That  I  might   loudly   sing 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  Love, 
To  Thee,  my  God  and  King. 

Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord 
Their  thankful  voices  raise: 

('an  we  be  dumb  while  angels  sing 
Our  great  .Redeemer's  praised 


-'>   0  sing  aloud  in  boundless  grace 
Which  thus  hath  sot    us   firm  J 
Lxtol  with  songs,  mv  saved  soul, 
Thy  Savior's  Love  to  thee. 

4  Give  endless  thanks  to  Clod,  and  say. 
What    Love  was  (his  in   Thee, 
Thai  Thou  hast  not,  withheld  Thy  Son, 
Thine  only   Sou,   from  me! 


331 


0 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  321 

7s,  6s,  81. 

OXE  with  God  the  Father 
In  majesty  and  might, 


The  brightness  of  His  glory, 

Eternal  Light  of  light, 
O'er  this  our  home  of  darkness 

Thy  rays  are  streaming  now; 
The  shadows  flee  before  Thee; 

The  world's  true  Light  art  Thou. 


2  Yet,  Lord,  we  see  but  darkly: 

O  heavenly  Light,  arise, 
Dispel  these  mists  that  shroud  us, 

And  hide  Thee  from  our  eyes. 
We  long  to  track  the  footprints 

That  Thou  Thyself  hast  trod; 
We  long  to  see  the  pathway 

That  leads  to  Thee  our  God. 


O  Jesus,  shine  around  us 

With  radiance  of  Thy  grace; 
O  Jesus,  turn  upon  us 

The  brightness  of  Thy  face. 
We  need  no  star  to  guide  us, 

As  on  our  way  we  press, 
If  Thou  Thy  light  vouchsafest, 

O  Sun  of  Righteousness. 


322  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 


332 


C.  P.  M. 


C\  LOVE  divine,  how  sweet  Thou  art! 
^     When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 

All  taken  up  by  Thee? 
I  long,  I  thirst,  I  yearn  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love, 

The  love  of  Christ  to  me. 


2  Stronger  His  love  than  death  or  hell; 
Its  riches  are  unsearchable; 

The  first-born  sons  of  light 
Desire  in  vain  its  depths  to  see; 
They  can  not  reach  the  mystery, 

The  length,  and  breadth,  and  height. 

3  God  only  knows  the  love  of  God; 
O  that  it  now  were  shed  abroad 

In  this  poor  stony  heart! 
For  love  I  sigh,  for  love  I  pine; 
This  blissful  portion.  Lord,  be  mine, 

Be  mine  this  better  part. 

4  O  that  I  could  forever  sit 
With  Mary  at  the  Master's  feet  I 

Be  I  his  my  happy  choice; 
My  only  care,  delight,  ;l"d  bliss, 
My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth  bo  this, 

To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice. 


333 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  323 


8,  5,  8,  3. 


[   AM  trusting  Thee,  Lord  Jesus, 
■■•     Trusting  only  Thee ! 
Trusting  Thee  for  full  salvation, 
Great  and  free. 

2  I  am  trusting  Thee  for  pardon, 

At  Thy  feet  I  bow; 
For  Thy  grace  and  tender  mercy, 
Trusting  now. 

3  I  am  trusting  Thee  for  cleansing 

In  the  crimson  flood; 
Trusting  Thee  to  make  me"  holy 
By  Thy  blood. 

4  I  am  trusting  Thee  to  guide  me; 

Thou  alone  shalt  lead, 
Every  day  and  hour  supplying 
All  my  need. 

5  I  am  trusting  Thee  for  power, 

Thine  can  never  fail ; 
Words  which  Thou  Thyself  shalt  give  me 
Must  prevail. 

0  I  am  trusting  Thee,  Lord  Jesus ; 
Never  let  me  fall; 
I  am  trusting  Thee  for  ever, 
And  for  all. 


324              FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

334 

7s. 

TESTIS!  Name  of  wondrous  Love, 
J       Name  all  other  Names  above, 
Name  at  which  must  ev'ry  knee 
Bow  in  deep  humility. 

2  Jesus!   Name  of  priceless  worth 
To  the  fallen  sons  of  earth, 
For  the  promise  that  it  gave — 
"Jesus  shall  His  people  save." 

3  Jesus!   Name  of  mercy  mild, 
Given  to  the  holy  Child, 
When  the  cup  of  human  woe 
First  He  tasted  here  below. 

4  Jesus!    Only  Name  that's  given 
Under  all  the  mighty  heaven. 
Whereby  man  to  sin  enslaved. 
Bursts  his  fetters,  and  is  saved. 

5  Jesus!   Name  of  wondrous  love! 
Human  Name  of  Him  above! 
Pleading  only  this  we  flee, 
Helpless,  0  our  God,  to  Thee. 

335 

S.  M. 

CWEET  is  Thy  mercy,  Lord! 
*J     Before  Thy  mercy  seat 
My  soul,  adoring,  pleads  Thy  word, 
And  owns  Thy  me  icy  sweet. 

FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  325 

2  My  need,  and  Thy  desires, 

Are  all  in  Christ  complete; 
Thou  hast  the  justice  truth  requires, 
And  I  Thy  mercy  sweet. 

3  Where'er  Thy  name  is  blest, 

Where'er  Thy  people  meet, 

There  I  delight  in  Thee  to  rest, 

And  find  Thy  mercy  sweet. 

4  Light  Thou  my  weary  way, 

Lead  Thou  my  weary  feet, 
That  while  I  stay  on  earth  I  may 
Still  find  Thy  mercy  sweet. 

5  Thus  shall  the  heavenly  host 

Hear  all  my  songs  repeat, 
To  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 
My  joy,  Thy  mercy  sweet. 


336 


7s,  6s,  81. 


T    COULD  not  do  without  Thee, 

A     O  Savior  of  the  lost, 

Whose  wondrous  love  redeemed  me, 

At  such  tremendous  cost ; 
Thy  righteousness,  Thy  pardon, 

Thy  precious  blood  must  be 
My  only  hope  and  comfort, 

My  glory  and  my  plea. 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 


2  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

I  can  not  stand  alone, 
I  have  no  strength  or  goodness, 

No  wisdom  of  ray  own; 
But  Thou,  beloved  Savior, 

Art  all  in  all  to  me, 
And  weakness  will  be  power 

If  leaning  hard  on  Thee. 

3  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

For,  oh,  the  way  is  long, 
And  I  am  often  weary, 

And  sigh  replaces  song : 
How  could  I  do  without  Thee  ? 

I  do  not  know  the  way ; 
Thou  knowest,  and  Thou  leadest, 

And  wilt  not  let  me  stray. 

4  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

0  Jesus,  Savior  dear; 

E'en  when  my  eyes  are  holden, 

1  know  that  Thou  art  near. 
How  dreary  and  how  lonely 

This  changeful  life  would  be, 
Without  the  sweet  communion, 
The  secret  rest  with  Thee! 

5  T  could  not  do  without  Thro, 

For  years  are  fleeting  fast, 
And  soon  in  solemn  loneliness 
The  river  must  be  passed; 


337 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  327 

But  Thou  wilt  never  leave  me, 
And  though  the  waves  roll  high, 

I  know  Thou  wilt  be  near  me, 
And  whisper,  "It  is  I." 

C.  M. 


TTOW  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 
■*■■■■     In  a  believer's  ear! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  -makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  Name !   the  Rock  on  which  I  build 

My  Shield  and  Hiding-place ; 
My  never-failing  Treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  By  Thee  my  prayers  acceptance  gain, 

Although  with  sin  denied: 
Satan  accuses  me  in  vain, 
And  I  am  owned  a  child. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought; 
But,  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 


328  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

6  Till  then,  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 
With  every  fleeting  breath; 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  Name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 


338 


339 


JESUS,  tender  Savior, 
Hast  Thou  died  for  me. 
Make  me  very  thankful 
In  my  heart  to  Thee. 
When  the  sad,  sad  story 
Of  Thy  grief  I  read, 
Make  me  very  sorry 
For  my  sins  indeed. 

2  Now  I  know  Thou  livest, 

And  dost  plead  for  me; 
Make  me  very  thankful 

In  my  prayers  to  Thee. 
Soon  I  hope  in  glory 

At  Thy  side  to  stand; 
Make  me  fit  to  meet  Thee 

In  that  happy  land. 


6s,  5s,  81. 


C   M. 


T  KSTTS!   exalted  far  on  high, 
J      To  whom  a  Name  is  given — 

A   Name  surpassing  every  name. 
That's  known  in  earth  or  heaven! 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  329 

2  Before  whose  throne  shall  every  knee 

Bow  down  with  one  accord; 
Before  whose  throne  shall  every  tongue 
Confess  that  Thou  art  Lord: 

3  Jesus,  who  in  the  form  of  God, 

Didst  equal  honor  claim; 
Yet,  to  redeem  our  guilty  souls, 
Didst  stoop  to  death  and  shame! 

4  O  may  that  mind  in  us  be  formed, 

Which  shone  so  bright  in  Thee; 
An  humble,  meek,  and  lowly  mind, 
From  pride  and  envy  free ! 

5  May  we  to  others  stoop,  and  learn 

To  emulate  Thy  love; 
So  shall  we  bear  Thine  image  here, 
And  share  Thy  throne  above. 


340 


YES,  for  me,  for  me  He  careth! 
With  a  brother's  tender  care; 
Yes,  with  me,  with  me  He  shareth, 
Every  burden,  every  fear. 

2  Yes,  for  me  He  standeth  pleading* 
At  the  mercy  seat  above, 
Ever  for  me  interceding, 
Constant  in  untiring  love. 


330  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

3  Yes,  in  me  abroad  He  sheddoth 

Joys  unearthly,  love  and  light; 
And  to  cover  me  He  spreadeth 
His  paternal  wing  of  might. 

4  Yes,  in  me,  in  me  He  dwelleth, 

I  in  him,  and  He  in  me ; 
And  my  empty  soul  He  fillcth 
Here  and  through  eternity. 

5  Thus  I  wait  for  His  returning, 

Singing  all  the  way  to  heaven; 

Such  the  joyful  song  of  morning. 

Such  the  tranquil  song  of  even. 


341 


JTCSTTS  loves  me,  Jesus  loves  me, 
He  is  always,  always  near: 
Be  it  good  or  ill  betides  me, 

There  is  nought  that  I  can  fear. 

2  Jesus  loves  me, — well   I  know  it, 

For  to  save  my  soul  He  died; 
He  for  me  bore  pain  and  sorrow- 
Nailed  hands  and  pierced  side. 

3  Jesus  loves  me, — night  and  morning 

Jesus  hoars  tho  prayers  1  pray; 
And    He   never,  never   loaves  me, 
When  I  work  or  when  1  play. 


FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER.  331 

4  Jesus  loves  me, — and  He  watches 

Over  me  with  loving  eye, 
And  he  sends  His  holy  angels, 
Safe  to  keep  me  till  I  die. 

5  Jesus  loves  me, — 0  Lord  Jesus, 

Now  I  pray  Thee  by  Thy  love, 
Keep  me  ever  pure  and  holy, 
Till  I  come  to  Thee  above! 


342 


8,  8,  8,  6. 


O  HOLY  Savior,  friend  unseen, 
^     The  faint,  the  weak,  on  Thee  may  lean; 
Help  me,  throughout  life's  varying  scene, 
By  faith  to  cling  to  Thee. 

2  Blest  with  communion  so  divine, 
Take  what  Thou  wilt,  shall  I  repine, 
When,  as  the  branches  to  the  vine, 

My  soul  may  cling  to  Thee? 

3  What  though  the  world  deceitful  prove, 
And  earthly  friends  and  joys  remove; 
With  patient,  uncomplaining   love, 

Still  would  I  cling  to  Thee. 

4  Oft  when  I  seem  to  tread  alone 

Some  barren  waste,  with  thorns  o'ergrown, 
A  voice  of  love,  in  gentlest  tone, 
Whispers,  "Still  cling  to  me." 


332  FAITH  IN  THE  REDEEMER. 

5  Though  faith  and  hope  awhile  be  tried, 

I  ask  not,  need  not  aught  beside ; 

How  safe,  how  calm,  how  satisfied, 

The  souls  that  cling  to  Thee! 


343 


T  ESUS,  I  live  to  Thee, 
J     The  loveliest  and  best; 
My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
In  Thy  blest  love  I  rest. 

2  Jesus,  I  die  to  Thee, 

Whenever  death  shall  come ; 
To  die  in  Thee  is  life  to  me, 
In  my  eternal  home. 

3  Whether  to  live  or  die, 

I  know  not  which  is  best; 
To  live  in  Thee  is  bliss  to  me, 
To  die  is  endless  rest. 

4  Living  or  dying,  Lord, 

I  ask  but  to  be  Thine; 
My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
Makes  heaven  for  ever  mine. 


344 


S.  M, 


C.  M. 


HTllK  Savior!  oh,  what  endless  charms 
*-       Dwell  in  the  blissful  sound! 
Its  influence  every  fear  disarms 
And  spreads  sweet  comfort  round. 


PRAYER.  333 


2  The  almighty  Former  of  the  skies 

Stooped  to  our  vile  abode; 
While  angels  viewed  with  wondering  eyes 
And  hailed  the  incarnate  God. 

3  Oh,  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine ! 

Of  bliss  a  boundless  store ! 
Dear  Savior,  let  me  call  thee  mine; 
I  can  not  wish  for  more. 

4  On  Thee  alone  my  hope  relies, 

Beneath  Thy  cross  I  fall; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Sacrifice, 
My  Savior,  and  my  All ! 


345 


prayer. 


U  OLY  Father,  hear  my  cry ; 
■*■-*■     Holy  Savior,  bend  thine  ear 
Holy  Spirit,  come  thou  nigh: 

Father,  Savior,  Spirit,  hear! 
Father,  save  me  from  my  sin*, 

Savior,  I  thy  mercy  crave; 
Gracious  Spirit,  make  me  clean: 

Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  save! 

2  Father,  let  me  taste  thy  love; 
Savior,  fill  my  soul  with  peace; 
Spirit,  come  my  heart  to  move : 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  bless! 


7s,  81. 


334  PRAYER. 


346 


Father,  Son,  and  Spirit — thou 
One  Jehovah,  shed  abroad 

All  thy  grace  within  me  now; 
Be  my  Father  and  iny  God! 


JESUS,  King  of  glory, 
Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Savior, 

Hear  Thy  children  cry. 
Pardon  our  transgressions, 
Cleanse  us  from  our  sin; 
By  Thy  Spirit  help  us 
Ileav'nly  life  to  win. 
Jesus,  King  of  glory, 

Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Savior, 
Hear  Thy  children  cry. 

On  this  day  of  gladness, 

Bending  low  the  knee 
In  Thine  earthly  temple, 

Lord,  we  worship  Thee, — 
Celebrate  Thy  goodness, 

Mercy,  grace,  and  truth: 
All  the  loving  guidance 

Of  our  heedless  youth. — lief. 

For  the  little  children 
"Who  have  eoine  to  Thee  ; 

ror  the  glad,  bright   spirits 
Who  Thy  glory  see; 


6s,  5s,  81. 


PRAYER.  335 

For  the  loved  ones  resting 

In  Thy  dear  embrace; 
For  the  pure  and  holy 

Who  behold  Thy  face.— Ref. 

For  Thy  faithful  servants 

Who  have  entered  in; 
For  Thy  fearless  soldiers 

Who  have  conquered  sin; 
For  the  countless  legions 

Who  have  followed  Thee. 
Heedless  of  the  danger; 

On  to  victory. — Ref. 

Help  us  ever  steadfast 

In  the  faith  to  be: 
In  Thy  Church's  conflicts 

Fighting  valiantly. 
Loving  Savior!  strengthen 

These  weak  hearts  of  ours, 
Through  Thy  cross  to  conquer. 

Crafty  evil  powers. — Ref. 

When  the  shadows  lengthen, 

Show  us,  Lord,  Thy  way ; 
Through  the  darkness  lead  us 

To  the  heavenly  day: 
When  our  course  is  finished, 

Ended  all  the  strife, 
Grant  us,  with  the  faithful 

Palms  and  crowns  of  life. — Ref. 


336  PRAYER. 

Ot  I  Gregorian  Chant. 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be 
Thy  name; 
Thy  kingdom  come,  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth, 
as  it  is  in  heaven; 

2  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread: 

And  forgive  us  our  tresspasses,  as  we  forgive 
them  that  tresspass  against  us. 

3  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver 

us  from  evil; 
For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever  Amen. 


CM. 
THAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways, 
To  keep  His  statutes  still ! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  His  will! 


0 


2  Order  my  footsteps  by  Thy  Word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

3  Assist  my  soul,  too  apt  to  stray, 

A  stricter  watch  to  keep; 
And  should  I  e'er  forget  Thy  way, 
Uestore  Thy  wandering  sheep. 


PRAYER.  337 


4  Make  me  to  walk  in  Thy  commands; 
'Tis  a  delightful  road: 
Xor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 


349 


6,  5. 


JESUS,  meek  and  gentle 
Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Savior, 
Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 

2  Pardon  our  offenses, 

Loose  our  captive  chains, 
Break  down  every  idol 
Which  our  soul  detains. 

3  Give  us  holy  freedom, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  love; 
Draw  us,  holy  Jesus, 
To  the  realms  above. 

4  Lead  us  on  our  journey, 

Be  Thyself  the  way, 
Through  terrestrial  darkness 
To  celestial  day. 

5  Jesus,  meek  and  gentle, 

Son  of  God  Most  High, 
Pitying,  loving  Savior, 
Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 


338  PRAYER. 


350 


C.  M. 


T   ORD,  I  have  sinn'd,  but  pardon  me 
"     The  faults  for  which  1  grieve; 
In  mercy,  to  Thy  tender  arms 
Thy  sinning  child  receive. 

2  Give  me  true  sorrow  for  my  sin, 

And  all  its  guilt  to  see; 
Soften  my  heart,  and  give  me  tears 
To  render  back  to  Thee. 

3  It  is  Thy  voice  which  calls  me  back, 

Thy  voice  which  bids  me  "Come!" 
Thy  loving  hand  which  is  stretch'd  out 
To  lead  the  wand'rer  home. 

4  Hold  Thou  me  fast,  for  I  am  weak, 

Too  weak  to  stand  alone; 
Give  me  the  grace  to  tell  my  fault, 
And  all  my  sin  to  own. 

5  The  wrong  that,  unashamed,  I  did, 

May  I  with  shame  confess, 
Nor  seek  to  shield  myself  from  blame, 
Nor  make  my  fault  seem  less. 

0  Then  o'er  my  sinful  soul  do  Thou 
Thy  precious  blood  outpour, 
And  let  Thy  lips  forgiveness  speak, 
And  bid  me  "sin  no  more." 


PRAYER.  339 


351 

CAVIOR,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
^     Low  we  bend  th'  adoring  knee; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping  eyes; 
O,  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe 
SufTer'd  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany ! 

2  By  Thy  helpless  infant  years, 
By  Thy  life  of  want  and  tears, 
By  Thy  days  of  sore  distress 
In  the  savage  wilderness; 

By  the  dread  mysterious  hour 
Of  the  insulting  tempter's  power; 
Turn,  O  turn  a  favoring  eye, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany! 

3  By  Thine  hour  of  dire  despair, 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer; 

By  Thy  cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn, 
Piercing  spear,  and  torturing  scorn; 
By  the  gloom  that  veiled  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  sacrifice; 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany! 

4  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan 
By  the  sad  sepulchral  stone; 
By  the  vault  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God; 


340  PRAYER. 

O,  from  earth  to  heaven  restored, 
Mighty,  reascended  Lord, 
Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
Of  our  solemn  Litany! 


352 


S.  M. 


fjUR  heavenly  Father,  hear 
^     The  prayer  we  offer  now; 
Thy  Name  be  hallowed  far  and  near, 
To  Thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will 

On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfill 
Thy  holy  will  above. 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply 

"While  by  Thy  word  we  live: 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive  as  we  forgive. 

1    From   dark  temptation's  power, 
From  Satan's  wiles,  defend; 
Deliver  in   the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine  shall  forever  be 

Glory  and  power  divine; 
The  seepter,  throne,  and  majesty, 
Of  heaven   and  earth   are   Thine. 


353 


PRAYER.  341 


L.  M.  81. 


CWEET  hour  of  prayer!  sweet  hour  of 

^     prayer ! 

That  calls  me  from  a  world  of  care, 

And  bids  me  at  my  Father's  throne 

Make  all  my  wants  and  wishes  known: 

In  seasons  of  distress  and  grief, 

My  soul  has  often  found  relief; 

| :  And  oft  escaped  the  tempter's  snare, 

By  thy  return,  sweet  hour  of  prayer!  :| 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer !  sweet  hour  of  prayer ! 

Thy  wings  shall  my  petition  bear 

To  Him  whose  truth  and  faithfulness 

Engage  the  waiting  soul  to  bless. 

And  since  He  bids  me  seek  His  face, 

Believe  His  word,  and  trust  His  grace, 

| :  I'll  cast  on  Him  my  every  care 

And  wait  for  thee,  sweet  hour  of  prayer!  :l 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer !  sweet  hour  of  prayer ! 

May  I  thy  consolation  share, 

Till,  from  Mount  Pisgah's  lofty  height 

I  view  my  home  and  take  my  flight; 

This  robe  of  flesh  I'll  drop,  and  rise 

To  seize  the  everlasting  prize; 

| :  And  shout,  while  passing  through  the  air, 

Farewell,  farewell,  sweet  hour  of  prayer!  :\ 


340  PRAYER. 

O,  from  earth  to  heaven  restored, 
Mighty,  reascended  Lord, 
Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
Of  our  solemn  Litany! 


352 


S.  M. 


f"|UR  heavenly  Father,  hear 
^     The  prayer  we  offer  now; 
Thy  Name  be  hallowed  far  and  near, 
To  Thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will 

On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfill 
Thy  holy  will  above. 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply 

While  by  Thy  word  we  live: 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive  as  we  forgive. 

1    I' 'mm  dark  temptation's  power, 
From  Satan's  wiles,  defend; 
Deliver  in    (lie  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine  shall   forever  be 

Glory  and  power  divine; 
The  scepter,  throne,  and  majesty, 
Of  heaven  ami  earth  are  Thine. 


353 


PRAYER.  341 


L.  M.  81. 


CWEET  hour  of  prayer!  sweet  hour  of 

^     prayer ! 

That  calls  me  from  a  world  of  care, 

And  bids  me  at  my  Father's  throne 

Make  all  my  wants  and  wishes  known: 

In  seasons  of  distress  and  grief, 

My  soul  has  often  found  relief; 

| :  And  oft  escaped  the  tempter's  snare, 

By  thy  return,  sweet  hour  of  prayer!  :| 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer !  sweet  hour  of  prayer ! 

Thy  wings  shall  my  petition  bear 

To  Him  whose  truth  and  faithfulness 

Engage  the  waiting  soul  to  bless. 

And  since  He  bids  me  seek  His  face, 

Believe  His  word,  and  trust  His  grace, 

| :  I'll  cast  on  Him  my  every  care 

And  wait  for  thee,  sweet  hour  of  prayer!  :! 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer !  sweet  hour  of  prayer ! 

May  I  thy  consolation  share, 

Till,  from  Mount  Pisgah's  lofty  height 

I  view  my  home  and  take  my  flight ; 

This  robe  of  flesh  I'll  drop,  and  rise 

To  seize  the  everlasting  prize; 

| :  And  shout,  while  passing  through  the  air, 

Farewell,  farewell,  sweet  hour  of  prayer!  :\ 


342 


PRAYER. 


354 


P  OD  of  Heaven ;  hear  our  singing ; 
^     Only  little  ones  are  we, 
Yet  a  great  petition  bringing, 
Father,  now  we  come  to  Thee. 

2  Let  Thy  Kingdom  come,  we  pray  Thee, 

Let  the  world  in  Thee    find   rest, 
Let  all  know  Thee  and  obey  Thee, 
Loving,  praising,  blessing,  blest! 

3  Let  the  sweet  and  joyful   story 

Of  the  Savior's  wondrous  love, 
Wake  on  earth  a  song  of  glory, 
Like  the  Angel's  song  above. 

4  Father,  send  the  glorious  hour, 

Ev'ry  heart  be  Thine  alone ! 
For  the  kingdom  and  the  power, 
And  the  glory  are  Thine  own. 


355 


f^OME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
^     Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer: 
lie  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

'2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King; 
Large  petitions  witjb   thee  bring; 
for    Hi*  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  toe  much. 


7s. 


PRAYER.  343 


3  With  my  burden  I  begin; 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin ! 
Let  Thy  Blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest ! 
Take  possession  of  my  breast; 

There  Thy  blood-bought  right  maintain 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer; 

As  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

6  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 


356 


C.  M. 


T   ORD,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray, 
*~*    Of  every  clime  and  coast, 
Oh,  hear  us  for  our  native  land — 
The  land  we  love  the  most. 

2  Oh,  guard  our  shores  from  every  foe, 
With  peace  our  borders  bless, 
With  prosperous  times  our  cities  crown, 
Our  fields  with  plenteousness. 


344  PRAYER. 


3  Unite  us  in  the  sacred  love 

Of  knowledge,  truth  and  Thee, 
And  let  our  hills  and  valleys  shout 
The  songs  of  liberty. 

4  Here  may  religion,  pure  and  mild, 

Smile  on  our  Sabbath  hours, 
And  piety  and  virtue  bless 
The  home  of  us  and  ours. 

5  Lord  of  the  nations!  thus  to  Thee 

Our  country  we  commend; 
Be  thou  her  Refuge  and  her  Trust, 
Her  everlasting  Friend. 


357 


C  AVTOR,  teach  me  day  by  day, 
^     Love's  sweet  lesson  to  obey; 
Sweeter  lesson  can  not  be, 
Loving  Him  who  first  loved  me. 

2  With  a  childlike  heart  of  love, 
At  Thy  bidding  may  I  move; 
I'inmpt  to  serve  and  follow  Thee, 
Loving  Him  who  first  loved  me. 

3  Teach  mo  all  Thy  steps  to  trace, 
Strong  to  follow  in  Thy  grace; 
Learning  how  to  love  from  Thee, 
Loving  Him  who  first  loved  me. 


7s. 


PRAYER.  345 


•A  Love  in  loving  finds  employ, 
In  obedience  all  her  joy; 
Ever  new  that  joy  will  be, 
Loving  Him  who  first  loved  me. 

5  Thus  may  I  rejoice  to  show 
That  I  feel  the  love  I  owe ; 
Singing,  till  Thy  face  I  see, 
Of  His  love  who  first  loved  me. 


358 


7s,  6s,  81. 


T    ORD  Jesus,  by  thy  passion, 
■L/    To  thee  I  make  my  prayer; 
Thou  who  in  mercy  smitest, 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  and  spare: 
Oh,  wash  me  in  the  fountain 

That  iloweth  from  thy  side; 
Oh,  clothe  me  in  the  raiment 

Thy  blood  hath  purified. 

2  Oh,  hold  Thou  up  my  goings, 

And  lead  from  strength  to  strength, 
That  unto  Thee  in  Zion 

I  may  appear  at  length. 
Oh,  make  my  spirit  worthy 

To  join  the  ransomed  throng; 
Oh,  teach  my  lips  to  utter 

That  everlasting  song. 

.3  Oh,  give  that  last,  best  blessing 
That  even  saints  can  know, 
To  follow  in  Thy  footsteps 
Wherever  Thou  dost  go. 


34G  PRAYER. 

Not  wisdom,  might,  or  glory, 
I  ask  to  win  above; 

I  ask  for  Thee,  Thee  only, 
O  Thou  eternal  Love! 


359 


JESUS  Christ  our  Savior, 
J      Once  for  us  a  child, 
In  Thy  whole  behavior 

Meek,  obedient,  mild ; 
In  Thy  footsteps  treading 

We  Thy  lambs  will  be, 
Foe  nor  danger  dreading 

While  we  follow  Thee. 

For  all  Thou  bestowost, 

All  Thou  dost  withhold; 
Whatsoe'er  Thou  knowcst 

Best  for  us,  Thy  fold; 
For  all  gifts  and  graces 

While  we  live  below, 
Till  in  heavenly  places 

We  Thy  face  shall  know: 

We,  Thy  children,  raising 

Unto  Thee  our  hearts, 
In  Thy  constant  praising 

Bear  otir  duteous  parts. 
As  Thy  love  hath  won  us 

From   the  world   away, 
Still  Thy  hands  put  on  us; 

Bless  us  day  by  day. 


6s,  5s,  61. 


PRAYER.  347 


Let  Thine  angels  guide  ns; 

Let  Thine  arms  enfold; 
In  Thy  bosom  hide  ns, 

Sheltered  from  the  cold; 
To  Thyself  us  gather, 

'Mid  the  ransomed  host, 
Praising  Thee,  the  Father, 

And  the  Holy  Ghost. 


360 


S.  M. 


DEHOLD  the  throne  of  grace! 
*-*     The  promise  calls  me  near; 
There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 
And  waits  to  answer  pray'r. 

2  My  soul,  ask  what  thou  wilt, 

Thou  canst  not  be  too  bold; 
Since  His  own  blood  for  thee  He  spilt, 
What  else  can  He  withhold? 

3  Thine  image,  Lord,  bestow, 

Thy  presence  and  Thy  love ; 
I  ask  to  serve  Thee  here  below, 
And  reign  with  Thee  above. 

4  Teach  me  to  live  by  faith; 

Conform  my  will  to  Thine ; 
Let  me  victorious  be  in  death, 
And  then  in  glory  shine. 


348  PRAYER. 


361 


L.  M. 


QH,  grant  us  light,  that  we  may  know 
^     The  wisdom  Thou  alone  canst  g^ve ; 
That  truth  may  guide  where'er  we  go, 
And  virtue  bless  where'er  we  live. 

2  Oh,  grant  us  light,  that  we  may  see 

Where  error  lurks  in  human  lore, 

And  turn  our  doubting  minds  to  Thee, 

And  love  Thy  simple  word  the  more. 

3  Oh,  grant  us  light,  that  we  may  learn 

How  dead  is  life  from  Thee  apart) 
How  sure  is  joy  for  all  who  turn 
To  Thee  an  undivided  heart. 

4  Oh,  grant  us  light,  in  grief  and  pain, 

To  lift  our  burdened  hearts  above, 
And  count  the  very  cross  a  gain, 
And  bless  our  Father's  hidden  love. 

5  Oh,  grant  us  light,  when,  soon  or  late 

All  earthly  scenes  shall  pass  away. 
Tn  Thee  to  find  the  Open  gate 

To  deathless  home  and  endless  day. 


362 


T  ESTTS,  who  knows  full  well 

J       The  heart   of  every  saint. 

Invites  us  all  our  grief  to  tell, 

To  pray  and  never  faint. 


S.  M. 


PRAISE.  349 

2  He  bows  his  gracious  ear, — 

We  never  plead  in  vain; 
Then  let  us  wait  till  he  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  will  hear 

His  chosen  when  they  cry; 
Yes,  though  he  may  a  while  forbear, 
He'll  help  them,  from  on  high. 

4  Then  let  us  earnest  cry, 

And  never  faint  in  prayer; 
He  sees,  he  hears,  and,  from  on  high, 
Will  make  our  cause  his  care. 


363 


praise* 

6,  7,  6, 

lyfOW  thank  we  all  our  God 
■*■  *     With  heart  and  hands  and  voices, 
Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 

In  whom  His  world  rejoices, 
Who  from  our  mother's  arms 

Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love, 

And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

2  O  may  this  bounteous  God 

Through  all  this  life  be  near  us, 
With  ever  joyful  hearts 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us; 


350  PRAISE. 

And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 

And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 

And  free  us  from  all  ills 
In  this  world  and  the  next. 

3  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God 

The  Father  now  be  given 
The  Son,  and  Him  who  reigns 

With  them  in  highest  heaven : 
The  One  eternal  God, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore; 
For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore ! 


364 


6s,  5s,  81 
D  RAISE  the  Lord  of  heaven, 
*•         Praise  Him  in  the  height, 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  angels, 

Praise  Him,  stars  and  light: 
Praise  Him,  clouds  and  waters, 

Which  above  the  skies, 
When  His  word  commanded, 

Did  established  rise. 

r raise  the  Lord,  ye  fountains 

Of  the  deeps  and  seas, 
Rocks,  and  hills,  and  mountains, 

Cedars,  and  all  trees : 
Praise  Him,  clouds  and  vapors, 

Snow  and  hail,  and  fire, 
Stormy  wind,  fulfilling 

Only   His  desire. 


PRAISE.  351 


Praise  Him,  fowls  and  cattle, 

Princes  and  all  kings: 
Praise  Him,  men  and  maidens, 

All  created  things: 
For  the  Name  of  God  is 

Excellent  alone, 
Over  earth  His  footstool, 

Over  heaven  His  throne. 


365 


7s,  6s,  81. 


COME,  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 
While  hearts  and  accents  blend; 
Come,  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 
The  sinner's  only  friend; 
His  holy  soul  rejoices 

Amid  the  choirs  above, 
To  hear  our  youthful  voices 
Exulting  in  His  love. 

2  We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Who  wept  our  path  along ; 
We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

The  tempted  and  the  strong; 
None  who  besought  His  healing, 

He  passed  unheeded  by; 
And  still  retains  His  feeling 

For  us  above  the  sky. 

3  We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Who  died  our  souls  to  save ; 
We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 
Triumphant  o'er  the  grave; 


352  PRAISE. 


And  in  our  hour  of  danger, 
We'll  trust  His  love  alone, 

Who  once  slept  in  a  manger, 
And  now  sits  on  a  throne. 

4  Then  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 

While  yet  on  earth  we  stay, 
And  hope  to  sing  of  Jesus 

Throughout  eternal  day. 
For  those  who  here  confess  Him, 

lie  will  in  heaven  confess, 
And  faithful  hearts  that  bless  Him, 

lie  will  for  ever  bless. 


366  14,14,4,7,8. 

DRAISE  to  the  Lord,  the  Almighty,  the 
*■         King  of  creation! 

0  my  soul,  praise  Him,  for  He  is  thy  Health 

and  Salvation ! 
Join  the  full  throng; 
Wake,  harp  and  psalter  and  song; 
Sound  forth  in  glad  adoration! 

2    I 'raise  to  the  Lord,  who  oVr  all  things 
so  wondrously  reigneth, 
Who,  as  on  wings  of  an  eagle,  uplifteth, 
sustaincth; 

1  Iasi  thou  not  seen 

I  low  thy  desires  all  have  been 
(J ranted  in  what   lie  ordaineth? 


PRAISE.  353 


Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  hath  fearfully, 

wondrously  made  thee; 
Health  hath  vouchsafed,  and  when  heedlessly 

falling  hath  stayed  thee ; 
What  need  or  grief 
Ever  hath  failed  of  relief? — 
Wings  of  His  mercy  did  shade  thee. 

Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  doth  visibly  bless  and 

defend  thee; 
Who,  from  the  heavens,  the  streams  of  His 

mercy  doth  send  thee; 
Ponder  anew 

What  the  Almighty  can  do, 
If  with  His  love  He  befriend  thee ! 


Praise  to  the  Lord !  O  let  all  that  is  in  me  adore 

Him! 
All  that  hath  life  and  breath,  come  now  with 

praises  before  Him! 
He  is  thy  Light ; 
Soul,  keep  it  always  in  sight, 
Gladly  forever  adore  Him! 


367 


S.  M. 


/^OME,  sound  His  praise  abroad, 
^     And  hymns  of  glory  sing ! 
Jehovah  is  the  sov'reign  God, 
The  universal  King. 


354  PRAISE. 


2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown; 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound; 
The  watery  worlds  are  all  His  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  His  throne; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord: 
We  are  His  works  and  not  our  own, 
He  formed  us  by  His  word. 

4  To-day  attend  His  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  His  rod; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  His  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  uod! 

368  8,7. 

DllATSE  the  Lord!  ye  heavens,  adore  Iliin; 
*      Praise  II im,  angels,  in  the  height; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  llim; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  stars  and  light. 

2  Praise  the  Lord!   for  He  lialli  spoken, 
Worlds  His  mighty  voice  obeyed; 
Laws,  which  never  shall  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  He  hath  made. 

'.]  Praise  the  Lord!  Tor  He  is  glorious;     "  \ 
Never  shall  His  promise  fail; 
God  hath  made  His  grace  victorious, 
Sin  and  death  shall  not    prevail. 


PRAISE.  355 


4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation; 

Hosts  on  highj  His  power  proclaim ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Laud  and  magnify  His  Xame ! 


369 


C.  M. 


C\  GOD!  we  praise  thee,  and  confess 
^     That  thou  the  only  Lord 
And  everlasting  Father  art, 
By  all  the  earth  adored. 

2  To  Thee  all  angels  cry  aloud; 

To  Thee  the  powers  on  high, 
Both  cherubim  and  seraphim, 
Continually  do  cry: — 

3  O  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
The  world  is  with  the  glory  filled 
Of  Thy  majestic  sway!   - 

4  The  apostles'  glorious  company, 

And  prophets  crowned  with  light, 
With  all  the  martyrs'  noble  host, 
Thy  constant  praise  recite. 

5  The  holy  church  throughout  the  world, 

0  Lord,  confesses  Thee, 
That  Thou  the  eternal  Father  art, 
Of  boundless  majesty 


366  PRAISE. 


370  8,7. 

MIGHTY  God,  while  angels  bless  Thee, 
^*     May  a  mortal  lisp  Thy  Name  ? 
Lord  of  men,  as  well  as  angels, 
Thou  art  ev'ry  creature's  theme. 

Alleluia,  Alleluia, 

Alleluia,     xlmen. 

2  Lord  of  ev'ry  land  and  nation, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 
Be  Thy  just  and  lawful  praise. — Cho. 

3  For  the  grandeur  of  Thy  nature, 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought; 
For  created  works  of  power, 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought. 
—Cho. 

4  For  Thy  Providence,  that  governs 

Through  Thine  empire's  wide  domain, 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow: 
Blessed  be  Thy  gentle  reign. — Cho. 

5  But  Thy  rich,  Thy   free   Redeittpfibh, 

Dark  through  brightness  all  along- 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression: 
Who  dare  sing  that  awful  song! — (Mm. 

0  From  the  highest  throne   in  glory 
To    the   Cross  of  deepest  woe! 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives! 

Flow,  my  praise,  for  ever  flow. — Cho. 


PRAISE.  357 

371  8s,  7s,  81. 

COME,  thou  Fount  of  ev'ry  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  Thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 
Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above; 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  mine  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  Thy  help  I've  come, 
And  I  hope,  by  Thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wand'ring  from  the  fold  of  God; 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Interposed  His  precious  blood. 

3  Oh!  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrain'd  to  be! 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wand'ring  heart  to  Thee ! 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love — 
Here's  my  heart,  Lord,  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  for  Thy  courts  above. 


358  PRAISE. 

372  8s,  7s,  81. 

LIUMBLE  praises,  holy  Jesus, 
■*■  -*■     Infant  voices  raise  to  Thee : 
In  Thy  mercy,  O  receive  us ! 
Suffer  us  Thy  lambs  to  be. 
Halleluia,  sweetly  singing, 

Joyful  tribute  now  we  bring. 
Halleluia,  Halleluia! 
Halleluia,  to  our  King. 

2  Gracious  Savior,  be  Thou  with  us; 
Let  Thy  mercy  richly  flow : 
Give  Thy  Spirit,  Blessed  Jesus! 
Light  and  life  on  us  bestow. — Cho. 


373 


5,  5,  7,  5,  5,  8 

DEAUTIFUL  Savior! 

*-*     King  of  Creation! 

Son  of  God  and  Son  of  Man! 

Truly  I'd  love  Thee,  , 

Truly  I'd  serve  Thee, 

Light  of  my  soul,  my  Joy,  my  Crown. 

Fair  are  the  meadows, 

Fairer  the  woodlands, 

Robed  in  flowers  of  blooming  spring; 

Jesus  is  fairer, 

Jesus  is  purer; 

He  makes  our  sorrowing  spirit  sing. 


PRAISE.  359 

3  Fair  is  the  sunshine, 
Fairer  the  moonlight 

And  the  sparkling  stars  on  high ; 

Jesus  shines  brighter, 

Jesus  shines  purer, 

Than  all  the  angels  in  the  sky. 

4  Beautiful  Savior! 
Lord  of  the  nations! 

Son  of  God  and  Son  of  ]Man! 

Glory  and  honor, 

Praise,  adoration, 

Xow  and  for  evermore  be  Thine! 

3  74  8s,  7s,  81. 

I"   OPD,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Thee 
*-*    For  the  bliss  Thy  love  bestows, 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows. 
Help,  O  God,  my  weak  endeavor ; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise : 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 

Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 
Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray ; 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought   thee 
'  From  the  paths  of  death  away. 


360  PRAISE. 


Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling, 
Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 

And  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 

Bade  the  blood-stained  Cross  appear. 

3  Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express: 
Low  before  Thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  Thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless. 
Let  Thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise : 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  Thy  praise. 


375 


0 


S.  M.  81. 
IT,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name, 

Whose  favors  are  divine. 
Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 

Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  un thankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins, 

'Tis  he  relievos  th.v  pain, 
'Tis  ho  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 

And  gives  I  hoe  strength  again. 

lie  erowns  thy  life  with  love. 

When   ransomed   from   the  grave; 

lie  thai  redeemed  my  sonl  from  death, 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 


PRAISE.  361 


He  fills  the  poor  with  good; 

He  gives  the  sufferers  rest: 
The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud, 

And  justice  for  the  oppressed. 
His  wondrous  works  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  known; 
But  sent  the  world  His  truth  and  grace 

By  His  beloved  Son. 


376 


4,  7,  4,  7,  8. 

DEAISE  ye  the  Lord, 

A       In  simple  joyous  measure, 

He  hears  each  word 

Of  children's  joy  with  pleasure.--,    t 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


2  Though  children,  we 

Thy  glorious  praise  are  telling, 
Attentive  be, 

From  heaven  Thy  holy  dwelling, 
Thou  callest  little  ones  to  Thee. 


3  Thy  praise  alone 

Our  hearts  would  render  ever, 
Up  to  Thy  throne 

Ascends  our  weak  endeavor, 

Our  outpoured  song  accept  and  own. 


362  PRAISE. 


4  Our  stammering, 

Our  feeble  voice  Thou  nearest, 
O  gracious  King 

E'en  for  our  praise  Thou  carest; 
Triumphant  then,  to  Thee  we  sing. 

5  In  glory,  we 

Our  heavenly  Father  praising, 
Shall  happy  be, 

New  songs  unnumbered  raising, 
Unceasing  through  eternity. 


377 


C.  M. 


[    TrTOTK  of  Thee,  my  God,  by  night 
A     And  talk  of  thee  by  day; 
Thy  love  my  treasure  and  delight, 
Thy  truth  my  strength  and  stay. 

2  The  day  is  dark,  the  night  is  long, 
Unblest  with  thoughts  of  Thee, 
And  dull  to  meet  the  sweetest  song,. 
Unless  its  theme  Thou  be. 


3  So  all  day  long,  nnd  nil  the  night, 

Lord,  let  Thy  presence  be, 

Mine  air,  my  breath,  my  shade,  my  light, 
Myself  absorbed  in  Thee. 


PRAISE.  363 


378 


8s,  7s,  81. 


OH,  what  praises  shall  we  render 
^     To  the  Lord  who  reigns  above, 
For  His  mercies,  constant,  tender, 

For  His  condescending  love ! 
Though  we  often  have  offended, 

And  transgressed  His  holy  will, 
Still  has  He  our  souls  befriended; 

We  may  call  Him  Father  still. 


Heavenly  Father,  Thou  hast  taught  us 

Thus  to  seek  Thee  in  our  youth; 
Hitherto  Thy  grace  hath  brought  us, 

Lead  us  onward  in  Thy  truth. 
We  are  weak,  do  Thou  uphold  us, 

And  from  every  snare  defend; 
Let  Thy  mighty  arms  enfold  us, 

Save  us,  keep  us,  to  the  end. 


3  Oh,  our  Father,  great  and  glorious! 

Draw  our  youthful  hearts  to  Thee; 
Let  Thy  grace  be  there  victorious, 

Let  Thy  love  our  portion  be. 
May  we  know  Thy  great  salvation, 

Serve  and  love  Thee  all  our  days; 
Then  in  heaven,  Thy  habitation, 

Join  to  sing  Thine  endless  praise. 


364  PRAISE. 


379 


6s,  5s,  81. 
CUMMER  suns  are  glowing 
*"     Over  land  and  sea; 
Happy  light  is  flowing, 

Bountiful  and  free; 
Ev'rything  rejoices 

In  the  mellow  rays; 
All  earth's  thousand  voices 

Swell  the  psalm  of  praise. 

God's  free  mercy  streameth 

Over  all  the  world, 
And  His  banner  gleameth, 

Everywhere  unfurled ; 
Broad  and  deep  and  glorious, 

As  the  heav'n  above, 
Shines  in  might  victorious 

His  eternal  love. 

Lord,  upon  our  blindness, 

Thy  pure  radiance  pour 
For  Thy  loving  kindness 

Makes  us  love  Thee  more; 
And  when  clouds  are  drifting 

Dark  across  the  sky, 
Then,  the  vail  uplifting, 

Eat  her,  be  Thou  nigh. 

"We  will  never  doubt  Thee, 

Tho'  Thou  vail  Thy  light; 
Life  is  d;n-k  without  Thee, 

Death  with  Thee  is  bright; 


PRAISE. 

365 

Light  of  light,  shine  o'er  us 
On  our  pilgrim  way, 

Go  Thou  still  before  us 
To  the  endless  day. 

380 

7,6. 

Y\  J  E  thank  Thee,  Heav'nly  Father, 
■  "       For  every  earthly  good, 
For  life,  and  health,  and  clothing, 
And  for  our  daily  food. 

2  0  give  us  hearts  to  thank  Thee, 
For  ev'ry  blessing  sent, 
And  whatsoe'er  Thou  sendest 
Make  us  therewith  content. 

£8 

381 

S.  M. 

~\l\  Y  soul,  repeat  His  praise 
***     Whose  mercies  are  so  great; 
"Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 
Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  His  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

3  His  grace  subdues  our  sins, 
And  His  forgiving  love 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

366 


PRAISE. 


4  The  pity  of  the  Lord 

To  those  who  fear  His  name, 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel; 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

5  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  morning  flower! 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

G  But  Thy  compassions,  Lord, 
To  endless  years  endure; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 


382 


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10s. 


I  RATHER,  again  in  Jesus'  name  we  meet, 
And  bow  in  penitence  beneath  Thy  feet; 
Again  to  Thee  our  feeble  voices  raise, 
To  sue  for  mercy,  and  to  sing  Thy  praise. 

2  Oh,  we  would  bless  Thee  for  Thy  ceaseless 

care, 
And  all  Thy  work  from  day  to  day   declare! 
Is  not  our  life  with  hourly  mercies  crowned  ? 
Does  not  Thine  arm  encircle  us  around? 

3  Alas!    unworthy  of  Thy  boundless  love, 

Too  oft  with  careless  feet  from  Thee  we  rove; 
Hut  now,  eucou raged  by  Thy  voice,  we  come, 
lveturniug  sinners,  to  a  Father's  home. 


SERVICE.  367 

4  Oh,  by  that  name  in  which  all  fulness  dwells, 
Oh,  by  that  love  which  every  love  excels, 
Oh,  by  that  blood  so  freely  shed  for  sin, 
Open  blest  mercy's  gate,  and  take  us  in! 


383 


Service* 

7s,  6s,  81. 

TO  Thee,  my  God  and  Savior! 
My  heart  exulting  sings, 
Eejoicing  in  Thy  favor, 

Almighty  King  of  kings ! 
I'll  celebrate  Thy  glory, 

With  all  Thy  saints  above, 
And  tell  the  joyful  story 
Of  Thy  redeeming  love. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  with  roses 

Bedecks  the  dewy  east, 
And  when  the  sun  reposes 

Upon  the  ocean's  breast, 
My  voice,  in  supplication, 

Well-pleased  the  Lord  shall  hear : 
Oh,  grant  me  Thy  salvation, 

And  to  my  soul  draw  near. 

3  By  Thee,  through  life  supported, 

I'll  pass  the  dangerous  road, 
With  heavenly  hosts  escorted, 
Up  to  Thy  bright  abode ; 


368  SERVICE. 

Then  cast  my  crown  before  Thee, 
And,  all  my  conflicts  o'er, 

Unceasingly  adore  Thee  : — 
What  could  an  angel  more? 


384 


.mi*. 


6,4. 


SAVIOR!  I  follow  on,  guided  by  thee. 
Seeing  not  yet  the  hand  that  leacjeth  me 
Hushed  be  my  heart  and  still, 
Fear  I  no  further  ill; 
Only  to  meet  thy  will 
My  will  shall  be. 

2    Rives  the  rook  for  me,  thirst  to  relieve, 
Manna  from  heaven  falls  fresh  every  eve; 
Never  a  want   severe, 
Causeth    my   eve   a   tear, 
But  Thou  dest  whisper  near, 
"Only  believe!" 

:;   Savior  !  T  long  to  walk  closer  witli  Thee  ; 
Led  by  Thy  guiding  hand,  ever  to  be  ; 
Constantly  near  thy  side, 
Quickened   and   purified, 
laving  for  I  lim  who  died 
Frock   for  me! 


SERVICE.  369 


385 


S.  M. 


ACIIAEGE  to  keep  I  have, 
A  God  to  glorify, 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfill; 
Oh,  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 
~m 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  Thy  sight  to  live; 
And  oh,  Thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  Thyself  rely, 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  for  ever  die. 

386  L.  m. 

^PITOU  Maker  of  our  mortal  frame — 
-*-      Of  all  Thy  works  the  noblest  far, 
We  bow  before  Thy  righteous  claim 
To  all  we  have,  and  all  we  are. 

2  Our  tongues  were  fashioned  for  Thy  word, 
Our  hands — to  do  Thy  will  divine ; 
Our  bodies  are  Thy  temple,  Lord, 

The  mind's  immortal  powers  are  Thine. 


370 


SERVICE. 


8  Its  highest  thought — to  trace  Thy  skill, 
Its  purest  love  on  Thee  to  rest, 
Its  noblest  action  of  the  will, 

To  choose  Thy  service,  and  be  blest. 

4  Our  ransomed  spirits  rise  to  Thee — 

Unfailing  source  of  light  and  joy ! 
Thy  love  has  made  Thy  children  free, 

Thy  praise  shall  life  and  strength  employ 

5  Give  grace  and  mercy  to  the  end — 

For  we  are  Thine  and  not  our  own: 
So  shall  we  to  Thy  courts  ascend, 

And  cast  our  crowns  before  Thy  throne. 


387 


8,  7,  8. 


r*OME,  follow  me,  the  Savior  spake, 

^     All  in  my  way  abiding: 

Deny  yourselves,  the  world  forsake, 

Obey  my  call  and  guiding; 
O  bear  the  cross,  whate'er  betide, 
Take  my  examplo  for  your  guide. 


I  am  the  Light,  I  light  the  way, 
A  virtuous  life  displaying; 

Who  comes  to  me  and  follows,  aye, 
I  lead  from  his  dark  straying. 

I  am  the  Way,  and  well  I  show 

J  low  men  should  sojourn  here  below. 


SERVICE.  371 

3  My  heart  in  lowliness  abounds, 

My  soul  with  love  is  glowing, 
And  from  my  mouth  are  words  and  sounds 

Of  meekness  overflowing. 
My  heart,  my  mind,  my  strength,  my  all 
To  God  I  yield,  on  Him  I  call. 

4  I  teach  you  to  avoid  and  flee 

What  harms  your  soul's  salvation, 
Your  heart  to  purify  and  free 

From  sin's   abomination. 
Your  Rock  and  Fortress  e'er  am  I, 
And  lead  you  to  the  life  on  high. 

5  But  if  too  hot  you  find  the  fray, 

I,  at  your  side,  stand  ready; 
I  fight  myself,  I  lead  the  way, 

At  all  times  firm  and  steady. 
A  coward  he  who  will  not  heed 
When  the  chief  Captain  takes  the  lead. 

6  Who  seeks  to  find  his  soul's  welfare 

Without  me,  he  shall  lose  it; 
But  who  to  lose  it  may  appear. 

In  God  shall  introduce  it. 
Who  bears  no  cross,  nor  follows  hard 
Deserves  not  me,  nor  my  reward. 

1  Then  let  us  follow  our  dear  Lord, 
Bearing  the  cross  appointed, 
And  bravely  cleaving  to  His  Word, 


372 


SERVICE. 


In  suffering  be  undaunted. 
Who  has  not  stood  the  battle's  strain 
The  crown  of  life  shall  ne'er  obtain. 


■ 

388 

LITTLE  drops  of  water, 
Little  grains  of  sand, 
Make  the  mighty  ocean 
And  the  beauteous  land. 


2  And  the  little  moments, 
Humble  tho'  they  be, 
Make  the  mighty  ages 
Of  eternity. 


6,5. 


3  So  our  little  errors 

Lead  the  soul  away 
From  the  paths  of  virtue, 
Into  sin  to  stray. 

4  Little  seeds  of  mercy, 

Sown  by  youthful  hands, 
Go  to  bloss  the  nations 
Far  in  heathen  lands. 


Lit  tie  deeds  of  kindness, 
Little   words  of  love, 

Make  our  world  an  Eden, 
Like  (lie  IlenY'ii  above. 


389 


SERVICE.  373 


L.  M. 


TTASTElSr,  O  sinner  to  be  wise, 
•H     And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise, 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2  O  hasten,  mercy  to  implore, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Before  this  evening's  course  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn, 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  blest, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrows  sun, 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 


390 


6s,  5s,  121. 

WHO  is  on  the  Lord's  side? 
*  ■       Who  will  serve  the  King? 
Who  will  be  His  helpers, 

Other  lives  to  bring? 
Who  will  leave  the  world's  side  ? 

Who  will  face  the  foe? 
Who  is  on  the  Lord's  side? 

Who  for  Him  will  go? 


376 


SERVICE. 


Till  the  shadows  of  the  evening 
Shall  forever  pass  away, 

And  the  Resurrection  morning 
Kindle  into  perfect  day. 


392 


c.  p.. 

lV/[  AY  we  Thy  precepts,  Lord,  fulfill, 
***     And  do  on  earth  our  Father's  will, 

As  angels  do  above : 
Still  walk  in  Christ,  the  living  Way, 
With  all  Thy  children,  and  obey 

The  law  of  Christian  love. 

2  So  may  we  join  Thy  name  to  bless, 
Thy  grace  adore,  Thy  power  confess, 

From  sin  and  strife  to  flee: 
One  is  our  calling,  one  our  name, 
The  end  of  all  our  hopes  the  same, 

A  crown  of  life  with  Thee. 

3  Spirit  of  life,  of  love  and  pence. 
Unite  our  hearts,  our  joy  increase, 

Thy  gracious  help  supply : 
To  each  of  us  the  blessing  give, 
In  Christian  fellowship  to  live, 

In  joyful  hope  to  die. 


393 


L.  M. 


O  ENEW  me,  O  eternal  Light, 
**      And  let  my  heart,  and  soul  be  bright, 
Illumined  with  the  light  of  grace, 
That  issues  from  Thy  holy  face. 


SERVICE.  377 


2  Destroy  in  me  the  lust  of  sin, 

From  all  impureness  make  me  clean, 

0  grant  me  power  and  strength,  my  God, 

To  strive  against  my  flesh  and  blood. 

3  Create  in  me  a  new  heart,  Lord, 

That  gladly  I  obey  Thy  Word, 
And  naught  but  what  Thou  wilt,  desire; 
With  such  new  life  my  soul  inspire. 

4  Grant  that  I  only  Thee  may  love, 

And  seek  those  things  which  are  above, 
Till  I  behold  Thee  face  to  face, 

O  Light  eternal  through  Thy  grace. 


394 


C.  M. 


QH,  for  that  tenderness  of  heart, 
^      That  bows  before  the  Lord; 
That  owns  how  just  and  good  Thou  art, 
And  trembles  at  Thy  word. 

2  Oh,  for  those  humble,  contrite  tears, 

Which  from  repentance  flow; 
That  sense  of  guilt  which,  trembling,  fears 
The  long-suspended  blow! 

3  Oh,  fill  my  soul  with  faith  and  love, 

And  strength  to  do  Thy  will ; 
Raise  my  desires  and  hopes  above, — 
Thyself  to  me  reveal. 


378 


SERVICE. 


395 


10s. 


CPIIIIT  of  God,  descend  upon  my  heart; 

^     Wean  it  from  earth,  through  all  its  pulses 

move ; 
Stoop  to  my  weakness,  mighty  as  Thou  art, 
And  make  me  love  Thee  as  I  ought  to  love. 

2  1  ask  no  dream,  no  prophet  ecstasies, 

No  sudden  rending  of  the  veil  of  clay, 
No  angel  visitant,  no  opening  skies; 

But  take  the  dimness  of  my  soul  away. 

3  Hast  Thou  not  bid  us  love  Thee,  God 

and  King? 
All,  all  Thine  own,  soul,  heart,  and  strength, 

and  mind; 
I  see  Thy  cross — there  teach  my  heart 

to  cling: 
Oh,  let  me  seek  Thee,  and  oh,  let  me  tind. 


4  Teach  me  to  feel  that  Thou  art  always  nigh; 

Teach  me  the  struggles  of  the  soul  to  hear, 
To  cheek  the  rising  doubt,  the  rebel  sigh; 
Teach  me  the  patience  of  unanswered 
prayer. 

5  Teach  me  to  love  Thee  as  Thine  angels  love, — 

One  holy  passion  filling  all  my  frame; 
The  kindling  of  the   I  leaven-descended  Dove, 
My  heart  an  altar,  and    Thy  love  the  (lame. 


SERVICE.  379 


396 


(s,  81. 


[    ITTLE  children,  come  to  Jesus; 
■^    Hear  Him  saying,  "Come  to  Me :" 
Blessed  Jesus,  who  to  save  us, 

Shed  His  blood  on  Calvary. 
Little  souls  were  made  to  serve  Him, 

All  His  holy  law  fulfill; 
Little  hearts  were  made  to  love  Him, 

Little  hands  to  do  His  will. 

Little  eyes  to  read  the  Bible, 

Given  from  the  heav'ns  above; 
Little  ears  to  hear  the  story 

Of  the  Savior's  wondrous  love; 
Little  tongues  to  sing  His  praises; 

Little  feet  to  walk  His  ways ; 
Little  bodies  to  be  temples 

Where  the  Holy  Spirit  stays. 


397 


L.  M. 


rP  HERE  is  within  this  heart  of  mine 
*      A  little  church  with  sacred  shrine, 
And  stained  forever  with  the  blood 
Of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God. 

9,  Here  dwelleth  God  the  Father,  Son,    _, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One; 
He  is  my  soul's  beloved  Guest, 
And  grants  my  heart  true  peace  and  rest. 


380 


SERVICE. 


3  This  little  church  looks  poor  and  odd ; 
But  being  the  abode  of  God 

It  has  a  glorious,  peerless  grace: 
It  is  God's  royal  dwelling-place. 

4  This  little  church,  Lord,  I  commend 
Unto  Thy  care,  and  pray:  Defend 
And  shield  it  from  calamity, 
Dwell  there  now  and  eternally. 


398 


T   ET  me  learn  of  Jesus; 
fftf     He  is  kind  to  me; 
Once  He  died  to  save  me, 
Nailed  upon  the  tree. 

2  When  I  go  to  Jesus, 

He  will  hear  me  pray, 
Make  me  pure  and  holy, 
Take  my  sins  away. 

3  Let  me  think  of  Jesus; 

He  is  full  of  low. 
Looking  down  upon  me 
From  His  throne  above. 


6,5. 


If  I  trust  in  Jesus, 
If  I  do  His  will, 

Then  I  shall  be  happy, 
Safe  from  every  ill. 


SERVICE.  381 


399 


400 


5  O  how  good  is  Jesus! 

May  He  hold  my  hand, 
And  at  last  receive  me 
To  a  better  land. 


S.  M. 


,rTlS  God  the  Spirit  leads 
*-      In  paths  before  unknown; 

The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

2  Supported  by  His  grace 

We  still  pursue  our  way; 
And  hope  at  last  to  reach  the  prize, 
Secure  in  endless  day. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 

'Tis  he  that  works  to  do; 
His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too. 


6s,  6s,  6s,  5s,  81. 

COWING  in  the  morning,  sowing  seeds 
^        of  kindness, 

Sowing  in  the  noontide  and  the  dewy  eve ; 
Waiting  for"  the  harvest,  and  the  time  of 
reaping, 
We  shall  come,  rejoicing,  bringing  in  the 
sheaves. 


382 


SERVICE. 


Bringing-  in  the  sheaves,  bringing  in  the 

sheaves, 
We  shall  come,  rejoicing,  bringing 

in  the  sheaves; 
Bringing  in  the  sheaves,  bringing  in  the 

sheaves, 
We  shall  come,  rejoicing,  bringing  in  the 

sheaves. 


2  Sowing  in  the  sunshine,  sowing  in  the 
si  1  a  (lows, 
Fearing  neither  clouds  nor  winter's  chilling 
breeze ; 
By  and  by  the  harvest,  and  the  labor  ended, 
We  shall  come,  rejoicing,  bringing  in 
the  sheaves. — Cho. 


3  Going  forth  with  weeping,  sowing  for 
the  Master, 
Tlio'  the  loss  sustain'd  our  spirit  often 
grieves; 
When  our  weeping's  over,  lie  will  bid 
us  welcome, 
We  shall  come,  rejoicing,  bringing  in  the 


sheaves. — Cho. 


401 


p 

S.  M. 


BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 


Our  hearts  in  Christian  love: 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 


iERVICE.  383 


2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain; 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way; 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free, 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 


402 


8s,  7s,  81, 


[    OVING  Savior,  Thou  art  calling 
■*-'     Children  to  Thyself  to-day; 
They  have  wandered  from  the  shelter 
Of  Thy  fold,  and  gone  astray. 


384 


SERVICE. 


Bring  thein  back  to  peace  and  safety ; 

May  they  hear  Thy  loving  call ; 
Thou  art  waiting  to  receive  them, 

Draw  each  one,  receive  them  all. 

Loving  Savior,  there  is  sorrow 

Traced  upon  Thy  thorn-marked  brow; 
Jesus,  why  that  look  of  anguish? 

Why  the  tears  Thou  sheddest  now? 
Is  it  not  because  they  tarry, 

And  Thou  call'st  for  them  in  vain? 
Yes,  their  doubts  will  wound  and  grieve  Thee, 

Tender  hearts  now  cause  Thee  pain. 


Loving  Savior,  I  am  coming, 

Bringing  all  my  sins  to  Thee; 
As  I  am,  in  shame  and  sorrow, 

Lord,  receive  and  rescue  me. 
At  the  Cross  I  lay  my  burden, 

Lowly  at  Thy  feet  I  bow; 
I  no  longer  doubt  and  grieve  Thee, 

Cleanse  my  heart,  Lord,  save  me  now. 

Loving  Savior,  Thou  art  pleading 

For  my  heart,  my  life,  my  all; 
Long  without  I've  kept  Thee  waiting, 

Now  I  open  ;il    Thy  call. 
Come  Thou  in,  lake  full  possession, 

Consecrated  it   shall  bo; 
Take  mv  life,  direct,  and  use  it, 

I  will  live  it  all  for  Thee! 


SERVICE;.  385 

403 


0 


H,  what  can  little  hands  do 
To  please  the  King  of  heaven? 


The  little  hands  some  work  may  try, 

To  help  the  poor  in  misery — 
Such  grace  to  mine  be  given, 

2  Oh,  what  can  little  lips  do 

To  please  the  King  of  heaven  ? 
The  little  lips  can  praise  and  pray, 

And  gentle  words  of  kindness  say — 
Such  grace  to  mine  be  given. 

3  Oh,  what  can  little  eyes  do 

To  please  the  King  of  heaven  ? 
The  little  eyes  can  upward  look, 

Can  learn  to  read  God's  holy  book — 
Such  grace  to  mine  be  given. 

4  Oh,  what  can  little  hearts  do 

To  please  the  King  of  heaven? 
The  hearts,  if  God  His  Spirit  send, 

Can  love  and  trust  the  children's  Friend- 
Such  grace  to  mine  be  given. 

5  When  hearts  and  hands,  and  lips  unite — 

To  please  the  King  of  heaven, 
And  serve  the  Savior  with  delight, 

They  are  more  precious  in  His  sight — 
Such  grace  to  mine  be  given. 


^H^H 


38G  SERVICE. 

404  7s,  6s,  81. 

COME,  praise  your  Lord  and  Savior 
In  strains  of  holy  mirth! 
Give  thanks  to  Him,  O  children, 

Who  lived  a  child  on  earth! 
He  loved  the  little  children, 

And  called  them  to  His  side, 
His  loving  arms  embraced  them, 
And  for  their  sake  He  died. 

2  O  Jesus,  we  would  praise  Thee 

With  songs  of  holy  joy; 
For  Thou  on  earth  didst  sojourn 

A  pure  and  spotless  boy. 
Make  us  like  Thee,  obedient, 

Like  Thee  from  sin-stains  free, 
Like  Thee  in  God's  own  temple, 

In  lowly  home  like  Thee. 

3  O  Jesus,  we  would  praise  Thee, 

The  lowly  maiden's  son : 
In  Thee  all  gentlest  graces 

Are  gathered  into  one. 
Oh,  give  that  best  adornment 

That  Christian  child  can  wear, 
The  meek  and  quiet  spirit 

Which  shone  in  Thee  so  fair! 

4  O  Lord,  with  voices  lifted 

We  sing  our  songs  of  praise; 
TSe  Tlion  the  light  arid  pattern 
Of  all  our  childhood's  days; 


SERVICE.  387 


And  lead  us  ever  onward, 
That  while  we  stay  below, 

We  may,  like  Thee,  O  Jesus, 
In  grace  and  wisdom  grow. 


405 


q 


ft 


JESUS,  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Far  above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Look  on  us  with  loving  Eye; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2  Little  hearts  may  love  Thee  well, 
Little  lips'  Thy  love  may  tell, 
Little  hymns  Thy  praises  swell; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 


Little  lives  may  be  divine, 
Little  deeds  of  love  may  shine, 
Little  ones  be  wholly  Thine; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

4  Be  Thou  with  us  every  day, 
In  our  work  and  in  our  play, 
When  we  learn  and  when  we  pray 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

5  When  we  lie  asleep  at  night, 
Ever  may  Thy  Angels  bright 
Keep  us  safe  till  morning  light ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 


388 


SERVICE. 


6  Make  us  brave,  without  a  fear; 
Make  us  happy,  full  of  cheer, 
Sure  that  Thou  art  always  near; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

7  May  we  grow  from  day  to  day, 
Glad  to  learn  each  holy  way, 
Ever  ready  to  obey; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

8  May  we  ever  try  to  be 

From  our  sinful  tempers  free, 
Pure  and  gentle,  Lord,  Tike  Thee; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

9  May  our  thoughts  be  undefiled; 
May  our  words  bo  true  and  mild; 
Make  us  each  a  holy  child ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

10  Jesus,  Son  of  God  most  high, 
Who  didst  in  the  manger  lie, 
Who  upon  the  Cross  didst  die; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 


11  Jesus,  from  Thy  heavenly  Throne, 
Wahdiing  o'er  each  lit  lie  one, 
Till  our  life  on  earth  is  done; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 


SERVICE.  389 

406  p.m. 

PIYE,  give,  willingly  give, 
^-*      Since  God  hath  given  to  thee, 
So  many  rich  tokens  of  His  love, 
So  bounteously  and  so  free. 

Oh,  hasten  to  give  to  the  suffering  ones, 

Oh,  hasten,  your  blessing  bestow! 
Remember  Who  makes  thee  to  differ 
from  them, 
From  Whom  thy  mercies  all  flow; 
Give,  give,  give,  'tis  better  to  give  than 
receive. 

2  Give,  give,  joyfully  give, 

Of  thy  most  bountiful  store; 
To  succor  the  needy  ones  of  earth, 
To  gladden  the  suffering  poor. — Cho. 

3  Give,  give,  gratefully  give, 

The  precious  Gospel  of  peace, 
That  sinners  may  know  the  Savior's   love, 
The  weary  may  find  release. — Cho. 


4  Give,  give,  speedily  give, 

Although  the  gift  may  be  small; 
A  smile,  or  a  tear,  or  loving  word 
May  surely  be  given  by  all. — Cho. 


390 


SERVICE. 


407 


L.  M. 


Q  BLEST  the  house,  whateVr  befall, 
^      Where  Jesus  Christ  is  all  iu  all; 
Yea,  if  He  were  not  dwelling  there, 
How  poor,  and  dark,  and  void  it  were ! 

2  O  blest  that  house  where  faith  ye  find. 
And  all  within  have  set  their  mind, 
To  trust  their  God,  and  serve  Him  still, 
And  do  in  all  His  holy  will. 

3  O  blest  the  parents  who  give  heed 
Unto  their  children's  foremost  need, 
And  weary  not  of  care  or  cost: 

To  them  and  heaven  shall  none  be  lost. 

4  Blest  such  a  house,  it  prospers  well, 
In  peace  and  joy  the  parents  dwell. 
And  in  their  children's  lot   is  shown 
How  richly  God  can  bless  His  own. 

5  Then  here  will  T  and  mine  to-day 
A  solemn  cov'nant  make  and  sav  : 
Though  all  the  world  forsake  Thy     Word, 
T  and  my  house  will  serve  the  Lord. 


408 


TN  the  vineyard  of  our  Father, 
*     Daily  work  we  find  to  do; 
Scattered  gleanings  we  may  gather, 


SERVICE.  391 

Though  we  are  but  young  and  few; 

| :  Little  clusters  :] 
Help  to  fill  the  garners,  too. 

Toiling  early  in  the  morning, 
Catching  moments  thro'  the  day, 

Xothing  small  or  lowly  scorning, 
So  along  our  path  we  stray; 

| :  Gathering  gladly  :| 
Free-will  offerings  by  the  way. 

Not  for  selfish  praise  or  glory, 
Xot  for  objects  nothing  worth, 

But  to  send  the  blessed  story 
Of  the  Gospel  o'er  the  earth, 

| :  Telling  mortals  :| 
Of  our  Lord  and  Savior's  birth. 

L"p  and  ever  at  our  calling, 

Till  in  death  our  lips  are  dumb, 

Or  till — sin's  dominion  falling — 
Christ  shall  in  His  kingdom  come; 

| :  And  His  children  :| 
Reach  their  everlasting  home. 

Steadfast,  then,  in  our  endeavor, 

Heavenly  Father,  may  we  be; 
And,  for  ever  and    for  ever, 

We  will  give  the  praise  to  Thee ; 
I  .-Hallelujah!  :| 

Singing  all  eternally. 


392 


SERVICE. 


409 


7,6. 


COME  to  Jesus,  little  one, 
Come  to  Jesus  now; 
Humbly  at  His  gracious  throne 
In  submission  bow. 

2  At  His  feet  confess  your  sin; 
Seek  forgiveness  there; 

For  His  blood  can  make  you  clean — 
He  will  hear  your  pray'r. 

3  Seek  His  face  without  delay, 
Give  Him  now  your  heart; 
Tarry  not,  but  while  you  may, 
Choose  the  better  part. 


410  s. 

OW  blest  are  they  who  strive 
Their  Lord's  command  to  keep. 
Who  send  abroad  the  word  of  life 
To  feed  His  wand'ring  sheep. 


M. 


H 


2  How  blest  the  messengers 

That  Word  of  life  who  bear, 
And  far  away  in  heathen  lands 
The  Savior's  love  declare. 

3  O  Lord,  we  would  unite 

His  glorious  work  to  aid 
From  love  to  Thee,  whose  love  to  us 
Is  day  by  day  displayed. 


SERVICE.  893 


4  It  needs  not  age  or  wealth 

Thy  power  to  possess; 
The  prayers  of  children  Thou  wilt  hear, 
The  work  of  children  bless. 

5  A  life  of  active  love, 

O  teach  us,  Lord,  to  live, 
That  we  who  freely  have  received 
May  also  freely  give. 


411 


Is,  6s,  81. 


T   ET  me  be  Thine  forever, 

*-*     Thou  faithful  God  and  Lord; 

Let  me  forsake  Thee  never 

Nor  wander  from  Thy  Word, 
Lord,  do  not  let  me  waver, 

But  give  me  steadfastness, 
And  for  such  grace  forever 

Thy  holy  name  I'll  bless. 

Lord  Jesus,  my  Salvation, 

My  Light,  my  Life  divine, 
My  only  Consolation, 

O  make  me  wholly  Thine! 
For  Thou  hast  dearly  bought  me 

With  blood  and  bitter  pain; 
Let  me,  since  Thou  hact  sought  me, 

Eternal  life  obtain. 
- 


394 


SERVICE. 


3  And  Thou,  O  Holy  Spirit, 

My  Comforter  and  Guide, 
Grant  that  in  Jesus'  merit 

I  always  may  confide, 
Him  to  the  end  confessing, 

Whom  I  have  known  by  faith. 
Give  me  Thy  constant  blessing, 

And  grant  a  Christian  death. 


412 


C.  M. 


"VfE  children,  whom  a  Father's  care 
*      And  friends  and  home  have  bless'd, 
'Tis  yours  to  hear  the  orphan's  prayer, 
And  give  the  sufferer  rest. 

2  'Tis  yours  to  soothe  the  throbbing  heart, 

And  pour  the  balm  of  peace, 
The  gifts  of  Christian  love  t'  impart, 
And  bid  dark  sorrow  cease. 

3  'Tis  sweet,  by  gentle  pity  stirred, 

The  wretched  to  relieve; 
"More  bless'd,"  as  saith  the  sacred  Word, 
"To  give  than  to  receive." 


4  Bring  then,  each  one,  your  little  store, 
And  let  it  thus  be  spent; 
For  what  is  given  to  the  poor 
Unto  the  Lord  is  lent. 


WARFARE— PROCESSIONAL.  395 


413 


C.  M- 

U  OW  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight, 
f  *     When  they  that  love  the  Lord 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfill  His  word! 

2  When  each  can  feel  his  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part; 
When  sorrow  flows  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart: — 

3  When,  free  from  envy,  scorn,  and  pride, 

Our  wishes  all  above, 
Each  can  his  brother's  failings  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love. 


Cdarf are— processional. 

414  p.m. 

AI7E  come  in  the  might  of  the  Lord  of  Light, 
'*      In  rev'rent  train  to  meet  Him; 
And  we  put  to  flight  the  armies  of  night, 
That  the  sons  of  day  may  greet  Him. 
We  march,  we  march  to  victory, 

With  the  cross  of  the  Lord  before  us, 
With  His  loving  eye  looking  down  from 
the  sky, 
And  His  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 


396 


WARFARE— PROCESSIONAL. 


2  Our  sword  is  the  Spirit  of  God  on  high, 

Our  helmet  is  His  salvation, 
Our  banner  the  Cross  of  Calvary, 

And  our  watchword  the  Incarnation. — Ref. 

3  Then  onward  we  march,  now  our  arms  to  prove. 

The  cross  of  Christ  before  us, 
With  His  eye  of  love,  looking  down  from  above, 
And  His  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. — Kef. 


415 


AMIa  soldier  of  the  cross  ? 
^  *■    A  follower  of  the  Lamb? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  J I  is  en  use, 
Or  blush  to  speak  His  naine'4 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 
On  flowery  bods  of  ease, 
While  olhors  rotfgfht  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  Beas? 


C.  M. 


3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face 9 

Must   1   not  sloin   the  Hood? 
Is  this  vile  world  :i  friend  to  ^rnee, 
To  help  me  on  to  God? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign; 

Ineivnse   my  eournge.    Lord  ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  Thy  word. 


WARFARE-PROCESSIONAL.  397 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  Thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  Thine. 


416 


6s,  5s,  121. 

UORWARD!  be  our  watchword, 
■*■       Step  and  voices  join'd, 
Seek  the  things  before  us, 

Not  a  look  behind; 
Burns  the  fiery  pillar 

At  our  army's  head; 
Who  shall  dream  of  shrinking, 

By  our  Captain  led  ? 
Forward  thro'  the  desert, 

Thro'  the  toil  and  fight, 
Jordan  flows  before  us, 

Sion  beams  with  light. 

Forward  when  in  childhood 

Buds  the  infant  mind; 
All  thro'  youth  and  manhood, 

Not  a  thought  behind: 
Speed  thro'  realms  of  nature, 

Climb  the  steps  of  grace; 


398  WARFARE— PROCESSIONAL. 

Faint  not,  till  in  glory 
Gleams  our  Father's  face. 

Forward,  all  the  life-time 
Climb  from  height  to  height 

Till  the  head  be  hoary, 
Till  the  eve  be  light ! 

3  Forward,  flock  of  Jesus, 

Salt  of  all  the  earth, 
Till  each  yearning  purpose 

Spring  to  glorious  birth; 
Sick,  they  ask  for  healing, 

Blind,  they  grope  for  day; 
Pour  upon  the  nations 

Wisdom's  loving  ray. 
Forward,  out  of  error, 

Leave  behind  the  night: 
Forward  thro'  the  darkness, 

Forward  into  light. 

4  Glories  upon  glories, 

Hath  our  God  prepared, 
By  the  souls  that  love  'II  im 

One  day  to  be  shared; 
Eye  hath  not  beheld  them, 

Ear  hath  never  heard; 
Nor  of  these  hath  uttered 

Thought  or  speech  or  word. 
Forward,  marching  forward 

Where  llie  heaven   is  bright, 
Till  the  veil  be  lifted, 

Till  our  faith  be  sight! 


WARFARE—  PROCESSIONAL.  399 

5  Far  o'er  yon  horizon 

Ilise  the  city  towers, 
Where  our  God  abideth, 

That  fair  home  is  ours ; 
Flash  the  streets  with  jasper, 

Shine  the  gates  with  gold : 
Flows  the  gladdening  river 

Shedding  joys  untold: 
Thither,  onward  thither, 

In  the  Spirit's  might: 
Pilgrim  to  your  country, 

Forward  into  light. 


417 


L.  M. 


pLING  out  the  banner !  let  it  float 
**       Skyward  and  seaward,  high  and  wide; 
The  sun,  that  lights  its  shining  folds, 
The  cross,  on  which  the  Savior  died. 

2  Fling  out  the  banner!  angels  bend 

In  anxious  silence  o'er  the  sign ; 
And  vainly  seek  to  comprehend 
The  wonder  of  the  love  divine. 

3  Fling  out  the  banner !  heathen  lands 

Shall  see  from  far  the  glorious  sight, 
And  nations,  crowding  to  be  born, 
Baptize  their  spirits  in  its  light. 


400  WARFARE  -PROCESSIONAL. 

4  Fling  out  the  banner!    sin-sick  souls 

That  sink  and  perish  in  the  strife, 
Shall  touch  in  faith  its  radiant  hem, 
And  spring  immortal  into  life. 

5  Fling  out  the  banner !  let  it  float 

Skyward  and  seaward,  high  and  wide, 
Our  glory,  only  in  the  cross; 
Our  only  hope,  the  Crucified! 

0>  Fling  out  the  banner!  wide  nnd  high. 
Seaward  and  skyward,  let  it  shine: 
Nor  skill,  nor  might,  nor  merit  ours ; 
We  conquer  only  in  that  sign. 


418 


6,  121. 


DRIOTTTLY  gleams  our  banner 
*-*      Pointing  to  the  sky, — 
Waving  wand'rers  onward 
To  their  home  on  high. 
Journeying  o'er  the  desert, 

Gladly  thus  we  pray, 
And  with  hearts  united 
Take  our  heavenward  way. 
Brightly  gleams  our  banner 

Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wand'rers  onward 
To  their  home  on  high. 


WARFARE-  PROCESSIONAL.  401 

2  Jesus,  Lord  and  Master, 

At  Thy  sacred  feet, 
Here  with  heart  rejoicing 

See  Thy  children  meet : 
Often  have  we  left  Thee, 

Often  gone  astray; 
Keep  us,  mighty  Savior, 

In  the  narrow  way. — Cho. 

3  All  our  days  direct  us 

In  the  way  we  go, 
Lead  us  on  victorious 

Over  every  foe: 
Bid  Thine  angels  shield  us 

When  the  storm-clouds  lower. 
Pardon,  Lord,  and  save  us 

In  the  last  dread  hour. 

4  Then  with  saints  and  angels 

May  we  join  above, 
Offering  prayers  and  praises 

At  Thy  throne  of  love ; 
When  the  toil  is  over, 

Then  come  rest  and  peace, 
Jesus  in  His  beauty, 

Songs  that  never  cease. 


419 


7,  6,  81. 


GO  forward,  Christian  soldier, 
Beneath  His  banner  true; 
The  Lord  Himself,  thy  leader, 
Shall  all  thy  foes  subdue. 


402  WARFARE-PROCESSIONAL. 

His  love  foretells  thy  trials; 

He  knows  thine  hourly  need; 
He  can  with  bread  of  heaven 

Thy  fainting  spirit  feed. 

2  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier  1 

Fear  not  the  secret  foe; 
Far  more  o'er  thee  are  watching 

Than  human  eyes  can  know ; 
Trust  only  Christ,  thy  Captain; 

Cease  not  to  watch  and  pray; 
Heed  not  the  treacherous  voices 

That  lure  thy  soul  astray. 

3  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier! 

Nor  dream  of  peaceful  rest, 
'Till  Satan's  host  is  vanquished, 

And  heaven  is  all  possessed; 
'Till  Christ  Himself  shall  call  thee 

To  lay  thine  armor  by, 
And  wear  in  endless  glory 

The  crown  of  victory. 

4  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier! 

Fear  not  the  gathering  night, 
The  Lord  has  been  thy  Shelter, 

The  Lord  will  be  thy  Light. 
When  morn  His  face  revealctk, 

Thy  dangers  all  are  past; 
Oh,  pray  that  faith  and  virtue 

May  keep  thee  to  the  last! 


420 


WARFARE— PROCESSIONAL.  403 


11,  10,  11,  9. 


Q  GOD,    All    terrible !  Thou  who  ordainest 
V    Thunder  Thy  clarion,  and  lightning    Thy 

sword ; 
Show  forth  Thy  pity  on  high  where  Thou 
reignest ; 
Give  to  us  Peace  in  our  time,  O  Lord! 


2  O  God,  omnipotent,  mighty  Avenger! 
Watching  unseen,  wielding  judgment 
unheard, 
Show  us  compassion, — oh,  save  us  from 
danger, — 
Give  to  us  peace  in  our  time,  O  Lord! 


3  O  God,  all-merciful!   Earth  hath  forsaken 
Thy  ways  all-holy, — hath  slighted  Thy 
word, — 
Let  not  Thy  wrath,  in  its  terror,   awaken, — 
Give  to  us  pardon  and  peace,  O  Lord ! 


4  So  shall  we  glorify,  filled  with  devotion. 
Thy  grace  that  saved  us  from  peril  and 
sword ; 
Shouting  in  chorus,  from  Ocean  to  Ocean, 
"Not  unto  us,  but  to  Thee,  O  Lord!" 


404  WARFARE— PROCESSIONAL. 


421 


10s. 


CLNXtING  for  Jesus,  our  Savior  and  King, 
^T      Singing  for  Jesus,  the  Lord  whom  we 

love : 
All  adoration  we  joyously  bring. 

Longing  to  praise  as  they  praise  Him  above. 


2  Singing  for  Jesus,  our  Master  and  Friend, 
Telling  His  love  and  His  marvellous  graee 
Love  from  eternity,  love  without  end, 

Love  for  the  loveless,  the  sinful  and  base. 


Singing  for  Jesns,  and  trying  to  win 

Many  to  love  Him,  and  join  in  the  song; 

("idling  the  weary  and  wandering  in, 
lvolling  the  ehorus  of  gladness  along. 


I    Singing  for  Jesus,  our  Shepherd  and  Guide] 
Singing  for  gladness  of  he;irl    thai    llegives; 
Singing    for   wonder   and    praise   that    lie  died, 
Singing  for  blessing  and  joy  that  lie  lives. 


Singing  for  Jesns,  oh,  singing  with  joy! 

Tims  will  we  praise  Hint  and  tell  out  His  love, 
Till   He  shall  call  ns  to  brighter  employ, 

Singing  for  Jesns,  for  ever  above. 


WARFARE— PROCESSIONAL.  405 

422  6s,  5s,  81. 

[IN  our  way  rejoicing  as  we  homeward  move, 
**'     Hearken  to  our  praises,  O  Thou  God 

of  love! 
Is  there  grief  or  sadness  ?  Thine  it  can  not  be ! 
Is  our  sky  be-clouded  ?  Clouds  are  not  from 
Thee! 

2  If  with  honest-hearted  love  for  God  and  man, 
Day  by  day  Thou  find  us  doing  what  we  can, 
Thou  who  giv'st  the  seed-time  wilt  give  large 

increase, 
Crown  the  head  with  blessings,  fill  the  heart 
with  peace. 

3  On  our  way  rejoicing  gladly  let  us  go ; 
Conquer'd  hath  our  Leader,  vanquish'd  is  our 

foe! 
Christ    without,  our  safety,  Christ  within, 

our  joy ; 
Who,  if  we  be  faithful,  can  our  hope  destroy? 

4  Unto  God  the  Father  joyful  songs  we  sing; 
Unto  God  the  Savior  thankful  hearts  we  bring; 
Unto  God  the  Spirit  bow  we  and  adore, 

On  our  way  rejoicing  now  and  evermore ! 


423 


6s,  P s,  121. 
QNWAKD,  Christian  soldiers, 
^     Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before. 


406 


WARFARE— PROCESSIONAL. 


Christ,  the  royal  Master, 
Leads  against  the  foe: 
Forward  into  battle, 
See  His  banners  go. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marching  as  to  war, 
"With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before. 

At  the  sign  of  triumph, 

Satan's  armies  flee: 
On,  then,  Christian  soldiers, 

On  to  victory. 
Hell's  foundations  quiver, 

At  the  shout  of  praise; 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices, 

Loud  your  anthems  raise. — Cho. 

Like  a  mighty  army, 

Moves  the  Church  of  God: 
Brothers,  we  are  (reading 

Where  the  Saints  have  trod. 
We  are  not  divided, 

All  one   body  we, 
One  in  hope,  in  doctrine, 

One  in  charity. — Cho. 


4  What  the  Saints  established 
That  we  hold  for  true: 
What  the  Saints  believed 
That  believe  we  too. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  407 

Long  as  earth  endureth 

Men  that  Faith  will  hold — 
Kingdoms,  nations,  empires, 

In  destruction  rolled. — Cho. 

Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 
But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain. 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail : 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 

And  that  cannot  fail. — Cho. 

Onward,  then,  ye  faithful, 

Join  our  happy  throng, 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices, 

In  the  triumph-song: 
Glory,  laud,  and  honor, 

Unto  Christ  the  King: 
This,  through  countless  ages, 

Men  and  angels  sing. — Cho. 


424 


Cross  and  Comfort* 


T3EACE,  peace  I  leave  with  you, 
■*■      My  peace  I  give  to  you. 

Trust  to  My  care! 
Thus  the  Redeemer  said, 


408 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 


And  bowed  His  sacred  head, 
Lone  in  the  garden  shade, 
Wrestling  in  prayer. 

2  Peace,  peace  I  leave  with  yon, 

My  peace  1  give  to  yon, 
Perfect  and  pure; 
Not  as  the  world  doth  give, 
Words  that  the  soul  deceive, 
Ye  who  in  Me  believe, 
Shall  rest  secure. 

3  Peace,  peace  I  leave  with  you, 

My  peace  I  give  to  you, 
Though  foes  invade. 
All  power  is  given  to  Mo, 
I  will  your  refuge  be, 
Now  and   eternally, 
Be  not  dismayed! 


425 


C.  M. 


T7ATITER  of  love,  our  guide  and   friend, 
^       Oh,  lead  us  gently  on, 
Until   life's  trial   time  shall  end, 
And  heavenly  peace  bo  won. 

2   We  knew  not  what  the  path  may  bo, 
As  yet  by   lis   untrod; 
But  we  can  trust  our  all  to  Thee, 
Our   Father  and  OUT  Cod. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 


3  If  called,  like  Abraham's  child,  to  climb 

The  hill  of  sacrifice, 
Some  angel  may  be  there  in  time ; 
Deliverance   shall  arise : 

4  Or,  if  some  darker  lot  be  good, 

Oh,  teach  us  to  endure 
The  sorrow,  pain,  or  solitude, 
That  make  the  spirit  pure. 

5  Christ  by  no  flowery  pathway  came ; 

And  we,  His  followers  here, 
Must  do  Thy  will  and  praise  Thy  name, 
In  hope,  and  love,  and  fear: 

6  And,  till   in  heaven   we   sinless  bow, 

And  faultless  anthems  raise, 
0  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  now 
Accept  our  feeble  praise. 


426 


S.M. 


A   FEW  more  years  shall  roll, 
■^*-    A  few  more  seasons  come, 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest 
Asleep  within  the  tomb. 

2  A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 
On  this  wild  rocky  shore; 
And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 
And  surces  swell  no  more. 


410 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 


3  A  few  more  struggles  here, 

A  few  more  partings  o'er, 
A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 
'  And  we  shall  weep  no  more. 

4  Tis  but  a  little  while, 

And  lie  shall  come  again, 
Who  died  that  we  might  live,  who  lives 
That  we  with  Him  may  reign. 

5  Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  great  day; 
O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 


427 


10,4,  10,10. 

EAD,  kindly  Light,  amid  th'  encircling 
-L'  gloom, 

Lead  Thou  me  on; 
The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  home, 

Lead  Thou  me  on ; 
Keep  Thou  my  feet;  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene;  one  step  enough  for  me. 

I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  prayed  that  Thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on; 
T  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path;   but  now 

Lead   thou  me  on  ! 
I   loved  tho  garish  <l;iy.  mid,  spite  of   fears, 
Pride  ruled  my  will.   Kemeinber  not  past 


years 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  411 

So  long  Thy  pow'r  has  blest  me,  sure    it  still 

Will  lead  me  on 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 

The  night  is  gone, 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile, 
Which  I  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost  awhile ! 


428 


L.  M. 


SUX  of  my  soul,  Thon  Savior  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near ; 
O  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  weary  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Savior's  breast. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  can  not  live; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  Tf  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Xow  let  the  gracious  work  begin; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Watch  by  the  sick;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 

Like  infant  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 


412 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 


6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take, 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 
We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 


429 


7s,  4s,  81. 

HPAKE  Thou  my  hands  and  lead  me 
*       O'er  life's  rough  way, 
With  heavenly  manna  feed  me 

From  day  to  day. 
Alone,  my  footsteps  falter, 

Or  straggle  wide ; 
Lord,  who  my  life  canst  alter, 
Be  Thou  my  guide. 

2  Take  Thou  my  heart  and  hide  it 

In  folds  of  grace, 
Though  weal  or  woe  betide  it, 

To  know  Thy  face. 
Draw,  Lord,  of  Thy  good  pleasure, 

Thy  child  to  The ... 
And  grant  me  faith  full  measure, 

Though  naught  I  see. 

3  Full  oft  methinks  Thou  hidest 

Thy  wondrous  might  ; 
Still  to  my  goal  Thou  guidest 

Me  through  dark   ni^lit. 
Take,  thru,  my  hands  and  load  me 

Till  life  is  o'er, 
With  heavenly  manna  feed  me 

For  evermore. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  413 

430  s  m. 

POMMIT  thou  all  thy  griefs 
^     And  ways  into  His  hands, 
To  His  sure  truth  and  tender  care, 
Who  earth  and  heaven  commands. 

2  Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears; 

Hope,  and  be  undismayed; 
God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears, 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

3  Through  waves,  and  clouds,  and  storms, 

He  gently  clears  the  way; 
Wait  thou  His  time :  so  shall  this  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

4  Leave  to  His  sovereign  sway 

To  choose,  and  to  command; 
So  shalt  thou  wondering,  own  His  way 
How  wise,  how  strong  His  hand ! 


431 


S.  M. 


IDLEST  are  the  pure  in  heart, 
*^    For  they  shall  see  our  God; 
The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  theirs ; 
Their  soul  is  His  abode. 

2  Still  to  the  lowly  soul 

He  doth  Himself  impart, 
And  for  His  temple  and  His  throne 
Select  the  pure  in  heart. 


414 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 


3  Lord,  we  Thy  presence  seek, 
May  ours  this  blessing  be ; 
O  give  the  pure  and  lowly  heart,- 
A  temple  meet  for  Thee. 


432 


10s. 


A  S  pants  the  wearied  hart  for  cooling 
**  springs. 

That  sinks  exhausted  in  the  summer's  chase, 
So  pants  my  soul  for  Thee,  great  King  of 
kings, 
So  thirsts  to  reach  Thy  sacred  dwelling- 
place. 


2  Why  throb,  my  heart?  why  sink,  my  sadden  in  j 
soul  ? 
Why  droop  to  earth,  with  various  woes 
oppressed  ? 
My  years  shall  yet  in  blissful  circles  roll. 
And  peace  be  yet  an  inmate  of  this  breast. 


ft  Lord,  thy  sure  mercies,  ever  in  my  sight. 
My  heart  shall  gladden  through  the  tedious 
day; 
And  midst  the  dark  and  gloomy  shades  of 
night, 
To  Thee,  my  God,  I'll  tune  the  grnloful  lay. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  415 

4  Why  faint,  my  soul  ?  why  doubt  Jehovah's  aid  ? 
Thy  God  the  God  of  mercy  still  shall  prove; 
Within  his  courts  thy  thanks  shall  yet  be 
paid — 
Unquestioned  be  his  faithfulness  and  love! 


433  s.m. 

OW  gentle  God's  commands! 
How  kind  his  precepts  are ! 
Come,  cast  your  burdens  on  the  Lord, 
And  trust  his  constant  care. 


H1 


2  Beneath  his  watchful  eye 

His  Saints  securely  dwell; 
That  hand  which  bears  creation  up 
Shall  guard  his  children  well. 

3  Why  should  this  anxious  load 

Press  down  your  weary  mind? 
Haste  to  your  heavenly  Father's  throne, 
And  sweet  refreshment  find. 

4  His  goodness  stands  approved, 

Unchanged  from  day  to  day : 
I'll  drop  my  burden  at  his  feet, 
And  bear  a  song  away. 


434 


TN  the  hour  of  trial, 
*     Jesus,  plead  for  me; 
Lest  by  base  denial 
I  depart  from  Thee; 


5s,  6s,  81. 


416 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 


When  Thou  see'st  me  waver, 

With  a  look  recall, 
Nor  from  fear  or  favor 

Suffer  me  to  fall. 

With  forbidden  pleasures 

Would  this  vain  world  charm; 
Or  its  sordid  treasures 

Spread  to  work  me  harm; 
Bring  to  my  remembrance 

Sad  Gethsemane, 
Or,  in  darker  semblance, 

Cross-crowned  Calvary. 


Should  Thy  mercy  send  me 

Sorrow,  toil,  and  woe; 
Or  should  pain  attend  me 

On  my  path  below; 
Grant  that  I  may  never 

Fail  Thy  hand  to  see; 
Grant  that  I  may  ever 

Cast  my  care  on  Thee. 

When  my  last  hour  cometh, 

Fraught  with  strife  and  pain, 
When  my  dust  returneth 

To  the  dust  again; 
On  Thy  truth  relying, 

Through  (hat  mortal  strife, 
Jesus,  take  me,  dying. 

To  eternal  life. 


435 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  417 


7s. 


JESUS,  Savior,  pilot  me 
Over  life's  tempestuous  sea; 
Unknown  waves  before  me  roll, 
Hiding  rock  and  treacherous  shoal; 
Chart  and  compass  came  from  Thee: 
Jesus,  Savior,  pilot  me. 

2  As  a  mother  stills  her  child; 
Thou  canst  hush  the  ocean  wild; 
Boisterous  waves  obey  Thy  will 
When  Thou  say'st  to  them  "Be  still!" 
Wondrous  Sovereign  of  the  sea, 
Jesus,  Savior,  pilot  me. 

3  When  at  last  I  near  the  shore, 
And  the  fearful  breakers  roar 
'Twixt  me  and  the  peaceful  rest, 
Then,  while  leaning  on  Thy  breast, 
May  I  hear  Thee  say  to  me, 
"Fear  not,  I  will  pilot  thee !" 

436  cm.  si. 

AS  helpless  as  a  child  who  clings, 
Fast  to  his  father's  arm, 
And  casts  his  weakness  on  the  strength 

That  keeps  him  safe  from  harm; 
So  I,  my  Father,  cling  to  Thee, 

And  every  passing  hour 
Would  link  my  earthly  feebleness 
To  Thine  Almighty  power. 


418 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 


As  trustful  as  a  child  who  looks 
Up  in  his  mother's  face, 

And  all  his  little  griefs  and  fears 
Forgets  in  her  embrace; 

So  I  to  Thee,  my  Savior,  look, 
And  in  Thy  face  Divine, 

Can  read  the  love  that  will  sustain 
As  weak  a  faith  as  mine. 


As  loving-  as  a  child  who  sits 

Close  by  his  parent's  knee, 
And  knows  no  want  while  it  can  have 

That  sweet  society; 
So,  sitting  at  Thy  feet,  my  heart 

Would  all  its  love  outpour, 
And  pray  that  Thou  wouldst  teach  me,  Lord, 

To  love  Thee  more  and  more. 


437 


5s,  4s,  81. 


DEST  of  the  weary,  Joy  of  the  sad; 
**-     Hope  of  the  dreary,  Light  of  the  glad: 
Home  of  the  stranger,  Strength  to  the  end; 
Refuge  from  danger,  Savior  and  Friend. 


2  Pillow,  where,  lying.  Love  rests  its  head; 
Peace  of  the  dying.  Life  of  the  dead  ; 
Path  of  the  lowly,  Prize  at   the  (Mid; 
Breath  of  the  holy,  Savior  and  Friend. 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL.  419 

3  When  my  feet  stumble,  I'll  to  Thee  cry ; 
Crown  of  the  humble,  Cross  of  the  high : 
When  my  steps  wander,  over  me  bend, 
Truer  and  fonder,  Savior  and  Friend. 

4  Ever  confessing  Thee,  I  will  raise 
Unto  Thee  blessing,  glory  and  praise: — 
All  my  endeavor,  world  without  end, 
Thine  to  be  ever,  Savior  and  Friend. 


Death  and  Burial. 

438  cm. 

YS7"E  praise  and  bless  Thee,  gracious  Lord, 
v*      Our  Savior  kind  and  true, 
For  all  the  old  things  passed  away, 
For  all  thou  hast  made  new. 

2  But  yet  how  much  must  be  destroyed, 

How  much  renewed  must  be, 
Ere  we  can  fully  stand  complete 
In  likeness,  Lord,  to  Thee! 

3  Thou,  only  Thou,  must  carry  on 

The  work  Thou  hast  begun; 
Of  Thine  own  strength  Thou  must  impart, 
In  Thine  own  ways  to  run. 

4  Ah,  leave  us  not !  from  day  to  day 

Revive,  restore  again; 
Our  feeble  steps  do  Thou  direct, 
Our  enemies  restrain. 


420 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 


5  When  flesh  shall  fail,  then  strengthen    Thon 

The  spirit  from  above; 
Make  us  to  feel  Thy  service  sweet, 
And  light  Thy  yoke  of  love. 

6  So  shall  we  faultless  stand  at  last 

Before  Thy  Father's  throne; 
The  blessedness  for  ever  ours, 
The  glory  all  Thine  own. 


439 


pATIIER,  helpless,  how  shall  I 
-*-       Learn  to  live,  and  how  to  die  ? 
Who,  O  Lord,  my  guide  can  be  ? 
Who  shall  lead  Thy  child  to  Thee? 

2  Blessed  Father,  Gracious  One, 
Thou  hast  sent  Thy  Holy  Son; 
He  will  give  the  light  I  need, 
He  my  trembling  steps  will  lead. 


3  Through  this  world,  uncertain,  dim, 
Let  me  ever  lean  on  Ilini; 

From  His  precepts  wisdom  draw, 
Make  His  life  my  solemn  vow. 

4  Thus  in  deed,  ;ind   thought,  and  word. 
Led  by  Jesus  Christ,  the   Lord, 

In  my  meekness,  thus  shall  1 
Learn  to  live  and  learn  to  die. 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL.  421 

440  S    M. 

HEN"  sickness,  pain,  and  death 
Come  o'er  a  Christian  child, 
How  sweetly  then  departs  the  breath ! 
The  dying  pang,  how  mild! 


W 


2  It  gently  sinks  to  rest, 

As  once  it  used  to  do, 
Upon  its  mother's  tender  breast, 
And  as  securely,  too. 

3  The  spirit  is  not  dead, 

Though  low  the  body  lies; 
But,  freed  from  sin  and  sorrow,  fled 
To  dwell  beyond  the  skies. 

4  That  death  is  but  a  sleep 

Beneath  a  Savior's  care, 
And  He  will  surely,  safely  keep 
The  body  resting  there. 


441 


7s,  6s,  81. 


REJOICE,  all  ye  believers, 
And  let  your  lights  appear; 
The  evening  is  advancing, 

And  darker  night  is  near. 
The  Bridegroom  is  arising, 

And  soon  He  draweth  nigh; 
Up,  pray,  and  watch,  and  wrestle : 
At  midnight  comes  the  cry. 


422 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 


See  that  your  lamps  are  burning, 

Replenish  them  with  oil; 
Look  now  for  your  salvation, 

The  end  of  earthly  toil. 
The  watchers  on  the  mountain 

Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near; 
Go  meet  Him  as  He  cometh, 

With  alleluias  clear. 

Our  hope  and  expectation, 

O  Jesus,  now  appear; 
Arise,  Thou  Sun  so  longed  for, 

O'er  this  benighted  sphere. 
With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted, 

We  plead,  O  Lord,  to  see 
The  day  of  earth's  redemption, 

That  brings  us  unto  Thee, 


442 


6s,  4s,  81. 


NEARER,  my  God  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thro! 
E'en  tho'  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  my  God  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee! 

2  Nearer,  my  Lord,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee, 
Who  to  Thy  cross  didst  come 
Dying  for  me! 


443 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL.  423 

Strengthen  my  willing  feet! 
Hold  me  in  service  sweet 

Nearer,  0  Christ,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

Nearer,  0  Comforter, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 
Who  with  my  loving  Lord 

Dwellest  with  me! 
Grant  me  Thy  fellowship! 
Help  me  each  day  to  keep 

Nearer,  my  Guide,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

But  to  be  nearer  still, 

Bring  me,  0  God! 
Not  by  the  visioned  steeps 

Angels  have  trod. 
Here  where  Thy  cross  I  see 
Jesus,  I  wait  for  Thee, 

Then  evermore  to  be 

Nearer  to  Thee! 


S.  M.  81. 


PjNE  sweetly  solemn  thought 
^      Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er, — 
Nearer  my  home,  to-day,  am  I 

Than  e'er  I've  been  before. 
Nearer  my  Father's  house, 

Where  many  mansions  be; 
Nearer  to-day  the  great  white  throne, 

Nearer  the  crystal  sea. 


424  DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 

2  Nearer  the  bound  of  life 

Where  burdens  are  laid  down; 
Nearer  to  leave  the  heavy  cross; 

Nearer  to  gain  the  crown. 
But,  lying  dark  between, 

Winding  down  through  the  night, 
There  rolls  the  silent,  unknown  stream 

That  leads  at  last  to  light. 

3  Ev'n  now,  perchance,  my  feet 

Are  slipping  on  the  brink, 
And  I,  to-day,  am  nearer  home, — 

Nearer  than  now  I  think. 
Father,  perfect  my  trust ; 

Strengthen  my  spirit's  faith; 
Nor  let  me  stand,  at  last,  alone 

Upon  the  shore  of  death. 


444 

Y\  J  HEN  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe, 
*  ■       When  our  bitter  tears  o'erflow, 
When  we  mourn  the  lost,  the  dear, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

2  Thou  our  throbbing  flesh  hast  worn, 
Thou  our  mortal  grid's  hast  borne, 
Thou  hast  shod  tho  human  tear; 
Jesus,  Son  of   Mary,  hear. 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL.  425 

3  When  the  solemn  death  bell  tolls 
For  our  own  departing  souls, 
When  our  final  hour  is  near, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

4  Thou  hast  bowed  the  dying  head, 
Thou  the  blood  of  life  hast  shed, 
Thou  hast  filled  a  mortal  bier : 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

5  When  the  heart  is  sad  within, 
With  the  thought  of  all  its  sin, 
When  the  spirit  shrinks  with  fear, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

G  Thou  the  shame,  the  grief,  hast  known, 
Though  the  sins  were  not  Thine  own; 
Thou  hast  deigned  their  load  to  bear, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 


445 


L.  M. 


A  SLEEP  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep ! 
^  *     From  which  none  ever  wake  to  weep ; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus!  oh,  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 
That  death  has  lost  his  venomed  sting. 


426  DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus !   peaceful  rest ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ; 
~No  fear — no  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Savior's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus!  oh,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be : 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

446  L.  m. 

PHE  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 


T 


When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay, 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day  ? — 

2  When,  shriv'ling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll ; 
And,  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread. 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead  ? 

3  Lord,  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  thou  the  trembling  sinner's  stay. 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away! 

447  i..  m. 

rTITE  foe  behind,  the  deep  before, 
*     Our  hosts  have  dared  and  crossed  the  sea ; 
And  Pharaoh's  warriors  strew  the  shore, 
And  Israel's  ransomed  tribes  are  free! 


HEAVEN.  427 


2  Xo  longer  must  the  mourners  weep, 

Xor  call  departed  Christians  dead; 
For  death  is  hallowed  into  sleep, 
And  every  grave  becomes  a  bed. 

3  It  is  not  exile,  rest  on  high ; 

It  is  not  sadness,  peace  from  strife ; 
To  fall  asleep  is  not  to  die ; 

To  dwell  with  Christ  is  better  life. 


fieaven. 

448  12s,  9s.  81. 

'THERE'S  a  place  where  my  soul  ever  feels  a 
*         repose 

That  the  world  and  its  joys  cannot  give; 
"Where  the  blessings  of  heaven  their  sweetness 
disclose, 
And  in  answer  to  prayer  I  receive. 
'Tis  the  house  of  the  Lord,  'tis  the 
Christian's  retreat, 
Where  I  oft  get  a  glimpse  of  the  goal ; 
'Tis  the  foot  of  the  Cross,  'tis  the  dear 
mercy  seat, 
'Tis  the  place  I  find  rest  to  my  soul. 

2  There's  a  place  where  my  Savior  has  promised 
to  meet, 
And  bestow  what  in  faith  I  may  ask; 
Where  to  work  is  a  pleasure  and  service  is 
sweet, 
And  where  duty  is  never  a  task. — Cho. 


428  HEAVEN. 


3  There's  a  place  of  all  others  the  dearest — the 

best; 
I  have  roamed  for  its  equal  in  vain; 
But  I  ever  return  to  this  eden  of  rest, 
With  a  vow  that  I'll  ever  remain. — Cho. 

4  There's  a  place  the  most  favored  beneath  the 

blue  sky, 
Where  the  sweetest  of  pastures  abound; 
And  I  pray  the  good  Lord,  when  my  time 
comes  to  die, 
In  this  Good  Shepherd's  fold  I'll  be  found. 
-Cho. 


449 


6s,  -is,  81. 


'THERE  is  a  happy  land, 
*-      Far,   far   away, 
Where  saints  in  glory  stand, 

Bright,  bright  as  day. 
Oh,  how  they  sweetly  sing, 
Worthy  is  the  S:i\  ibt  King, 
Loud  let  Tlis  praises  ring, 

Praise,  praise  for  aye ! 

2  Come  to  that  happy  land, 
Come,  come  away; 
Why   will  ye  doubt  iug  stand, 
Why  still   delay* 

Oh,  we  shall  happy  be, 
When,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Lord,  we  shall  live  with  Thee, 
Blest,  blest  for  aye. 


HEAVEN.  429 


Bright,  in  that  happy  land, 

Beams  every  eye ; 
Kept  by  a  Father's  hand, 

Love  can  not  die. 
Oh,  then,  to  glory  run, 
Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won, 
And,  bright  above  the  sun, 

We  reign  for  aye. 


450 


P.M. 


Q  PARADISE,  O  Paradise, 

^      Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest, 

Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land 

Where  they  that  loved  art  blest! 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 

In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

2  O  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

The  world  is  growing  old; 
Who  would  not  be  at  rest  and  free 

Where  love  is  never  cold? 
Where  loyal  hearts   and   true,   etc. 

3  O  Paradise,  O  Paradise, 

'Tis  weary  waiting  here; 
I  long  to  be  where  Jesus  is, 

To  feel,  to  see  Him  near; 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 


430  HEAVEN, 


4  O  Paradise,  O  Paradise, 

I  want  to  sin  no  more, 
I  want  to  be  as  pure  on  earth 

As  on  thy  spotless  shore; 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

5  O  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

I  greatly  long*  to  see 
The  special  place  my  dearest  Lord 

In  love  prepares  for  mc ; 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

0  Lord  Jesus  King  of  Paradise, 
O  keep  me  in  Thy  love, 

And  guide  me  to  that  happy  land 
Of  perfect  rest  above; 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 


451 


6s,  4s,  81. 


T'M  but  a  stranger  here, 
A  Ileav'n  is  my  home; 
Earth  is  a  desert  drear, 

1  teaVn  is  my  home; 
Danger  and  sorrow  stand 
Round  me  on  every  hand; 
llciv'n   is  my  fatherland, 

[leav'n  is  my  home. 

2   Wliat   though  111*'  tempest  rage, 
I  leav'n   is  my   home; 
Short   is  my  pilgrimage, 
1 leav'n  is  my  home; 


HEAVEN.  431 


And  time's  wild  wintry  blast 
Soon  shall  be  over-past; 
I  shall  reach  home  at  last, 
Heav'n  is  my  home. 

There  at  my  Savior's  side, 

Heav'n  is  my  home; 
I  shall  be  glorified, 

Heav'n  is  my  home; 
There  are  the  good  and  blest, 
Those  I  love  most  and  best; 
And  there  T,  too,  shall  rest, 

Heav'n  is  my  home. 

Therefore  I  murmur  not, 

Heav'n  is  my  home; 
Whate'er  my  earthly  lot, 

Heav'n  is  my  home; 
And  I  shall  surely  stand 
There  at  my  Lord's  right  hand; 
Heav'n  is  my  fatherland, 

Heav'n  is- my  home. 


452 


8,  7,  4,  7. 

O'ER  the  distant  mountains  breaking 
^  Comes  the  reddening  dawn  of  day; 
Rise,  my  soul,  from  sleep  awaking, 

Rise,  and  sing,  and  watch,  and  pray; 
|:'Tis  thy  Savior,  :| 

On  His  bright  returning  way. 


432 


HEAVEN. 


O  Thou  long-expected!  Weary 
Waits  my  anxious  soul  for  Thee, 

Life  is  dark,  and  earth  is  dreary. 
Where  Thy  light  I  do  not  see; 

| :  O  my  Savior,  :| 
When  wilt  Thou  return  to  me? 

Nearer  is  my  soul's  salvation, 

Spent  the  night,  the  day  at  hand; 

Keep  me  in  my  lowly  station, 
Watching  for  Thee,  till  I  stand, 

| :  O  my  Savior,  :| 
In  Thy  bright,  Thy  promised  land. 

With  my  lamp,  well  trimmed  and  burning, 
Swift  to  hear  and  slow  to  roam. 

Watching  for  Thy  glad  returning, 
To  restore  me  to  my  home* 

I  :  Comb,  my  Savior,  :| 
Thou  hast  promised;  quickly  come. 


453 


7s,  6s,  81. 


JERUSALEM  the  golden, 
J     Willi  milk  and  honey  bleat  I 

Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink    heart    and   voice  oppress'd, 

I   know  not,  O   I   know  not 
W'liat  joys  await   ns  there. 

What   radiancy  of  glory, 
What  bliss  beyond  compare!! 


HEAVEN.  433 


There  is  the  throne  of  David; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  songs  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  shout  of  them  that  feast ; 
And  they  who,  with  their  Leader, 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Forever,  and  forever, 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white ! 

Exult,  O  dust  and  ashes ! 

The  Lord  shall  be  thy  Part : 
His  only,  His  forever, 

Thou  shalt  be  and  thou  art! 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

Soon  to  that  land  of  rest: 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father 

And  Spirit  ever  blest! 


454 


f    ET  the  song  be  begun, 

^     For  the  battle  is  done, 

And  the  victory  won, 

And  the  foe  is  scattered, 
And  the  prison  shattered: 

Sing  of  joy,  joy,  joy, 
And  to-day    Raise  the  lay, 

Glory  in  the  highest.    Amen. 

2  They  that  followed  in  pain 
Shall  now  follow  to  reign, 
And  the  crown  shall  obtain: 
They  were  sore  assaulted, 


P.  M. 


434 


HEAVEN. 


They  shall  be  exalted: 
Sing  of  rest,  rest,  rest; 

And  again     Pour  the  strain. 
Glory  in  the  highest.    Amen. 

For  the  foe  never  more 
Can  approach  to  the  shore 
Where  the  conflict  is  o'er; 

There  is  joy  supernal, 

There  is  life  eternal : 
Sing  of  peace,  peace,  peace; 

Earth  and  skies     Bid  it  rise, 
Glory  in  the  highest.    Amen. 

Then  be  brave,  then  be  true, 
Ye  despised  and  ye  few, 
For  the  crown  is  for  you ; 

Christ,  that  went  before  you, 
Spreads  Tlis  buckler  o'er  you; 
Siug  of  hope,  hope,  hope; 

And  to-day     Raise  the  lay. 
Glory  in  the  highest.    Amen. 


455 


C.  M.  81. 


TFTHTSALFM!  my  happy  home! 
J      Name  ever  dear  to  me ! 
When  shall  my  labors  haw  ;in  end, 
hi  joy,  and  peace,  in  thee? 


HEAVEN.  435 


2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold. 

3  0  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 
Where  evermore  the  angels  sing, 
Where  sabbaths  have  no  end? 

4  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know: 
Blest  seats !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

5  Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

6  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Savior  stand ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

456  7,6,8,6. 

TEN  thousand  times  ten  thousand 
In  sparkling  raiment  bright, 
The  armies  of  the  ransomed  saints 
Throng  up  the  steeps  of  light: 


436  HEAVEN. 


'Tis  finished!  all  is  finished, 

Their  fight  with  death  and  sin: 

Fling  open  wide  the  golden  gates, 
And  let  the  victors  in. 


What  rush  of  alleluias 

Fills  all  the  earth  and  sky! 
What  ringing  of  a  thousand  harps, 

Bespeaks  the  triumph  nigh! 
O  day,  for  which  creation 

And  all  its  tribes  were  made! 
O  joy,  for  all  its  former  woes 

A  thousand-fold  repaid! 


Bring  near  Thy  great  salvation, 

Thou  Lamb  for  sinners  slain; 
Fill  up  the  roll  of  Thine  elect, 

Then  take  Thy  power  and  reign! 
Appear,  Desire  of  nations! 

Thine  exiles  long  for  home  J 
Show  in  the  heavens  Thy  promised  sign 

Thou  Prince  and  Savior,  come! 


457  6s,  81. 

'TTIKTCF    is    a    blessed    home 
*•      Px'yoihI  (his  land  of  w«»<\ 
Where   trials  never  come, 
Nor  tears  of  sorrow  flow; 


HEAVEN.  437 


Where  faith  is  lost  in  sight, 
And  patient  hope  is  crown'd, 

And  everlasting  light 
Its  glory  throws  around. 

2  There  is  a  land  of  peace : 

Good  angels  know  it  well; 
Glad  songs  that  never  cease 

Within  its  portals  swell; 
Around  its  glorious  throne 

Ten  thousand  saints  adore 
Christ,  with  the  Father  One, 

And  Spirit,  evermore. 

3  Oh,  joy  all  joys  beyond, 

To  see  the  Lamb  Who  died, 
And  count  each  sacred  wound 

In  hands,  and  feet,  and  side! 
To  give  to  Him  the  praise 

Of  every  triumph  won, 
And  sing  through  endless  days 

The  great  things  He  hath  done! 

4  Look  up,  ye  saints  of  God! 

Nor  fear  to  tread  below 
The  path  your  Savior  trod 

Of  daily  toil  and  woe ! 
Wait  but  a  little  while 

In  uncomplaining  love  ! 
His  own  most  gracious  smile 

Shall  welcome  you  above. 


438  HEAVEN. 


458  8.6,8,6,6, 

BOUND  the  throne  of  Cod  in  heaven 


A 


Q 


Thousands  of  children  stand, 
Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 

A  holy,  happy,  band, 
Singing,  "Glory,  glory, 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high." 

In  flowing  robes  of  spotless  white 

See  every  one  arrayed; 
Dwelling  in  everlasting  light 

And  joys  that  never  fade. 

Singing,  "'Glory  be  to  God  on  high." 

What  brought  them  to  that  world  above, 
That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair, 

Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love; 
J  low  came  those  children  there, 

Singing,  "Glory  be  to  God  on  high?" 

Because   the   Savior  shed    11  is  bleed 

To  wash  away  their  sin; 
Bathed   in   thai    pure  and  precious    flood, 

Behold  them  white  and  clean, 

Singing,  "Glory  be  to  God  on  high." 

On  earth   they  sought    the  Savior's    grace, 
On  earth   they   loved    His  name; 

So  now  they  see   11  is  blessed  face, 
And  stand  h<  I'ore   the   Lamb, 

Singing,   "Glory   be    to   God   on  high." 


HEAVEN.  439 


459 


i,  7,  8,  8,  7 


T   ET  me  go,  let  me  go, 
*-*     Lord,  to  me  Thy  presence  show, 
Thither  still  my  heart  is  turning, 
For  Thy  heav'nly  courts  is  yearning, 
There  Thy  perfect  rest  to  know. 

2  Sweetest  Light,  sweetest  Light, 

Sun    that    scatt'rest   clouds   in   flight, 
O  when  shall  I  come  before  Thee, 
When  shall  I  with  saints  adore  Thee, 
Dwelling  in  Thy  presence  bright. 

3  Ah,  how  clear,  ah,  how  clear, 
Ring  the  angel  voices  there! 
While  my  soul  for  wings  is  sighing, 
Wings  o'er  vale  and  mountain  flying — 
Xow  in  Zion  to  appear. 

4  What  shall  be,  what  shall  be, 
All  the  joy  laid  up  for  me, 
Lord,  I  know  not,  eyes  are  holden 
Till  Jerusalem  the  Golden 

In  its  beauty  I  shall  see. 

5  Paradise!  Paradise! 

Fairest  fruits  delight  our  eyes, 
Where  the  Tree  of  Life  is  planted, 
Bliss  beyond  our  dreams  is  granted; 
Bring  us,  Lord,  to  Paradise! 


440  HEAVEN. 


460  10,6,7,6. 

ERUSALEM,  thou  city  fair  and  high, 


j 


Would  God  I  were  in  thee! 
My  longing  heart  fain,  fain  to  thee  would  fly, 

It  will  not  stay  with  me; 
Far  over  vale  and  mountain, 

Far  over  field  and  plain, 
It  hastes  to  seek  its  Fountain 

And  quit  this  world  of  pain. 

2  O  happy  day,  and  yet  far  happier  hour, 

When  wilt  thou  come  at  last? 
When  fearless  to  my  Father's  love  and  power, 

Whose  promise  standeth  fast, 
My  soul  I  gladly  render, 

For  surely  will  His  hand 
Lead  her,  with  guidance  tender, 

To  heaven,  her  fatherland. 

3  A  moment's  space,  and  gently,  wondrously, 

Released  from  earthly  ties, 
Elijah's  chariot  bears  her  up  to  thee. 

Through  all  these  lower  skies, 
To  yonder  shining  regions, 

While  down  to  meet  her  come 
The  blessed  angel  legions, 

And  bid  her  welcome  home. 

4  O  Zion,  Hail !  Bright  city,  now  unfold 

The  gates  of  grace  to  me! 
How  many  a  time   I   longed  for  thee  of  old, 
Ere  yet  I  was  set  free 


HEAVEN.  441 


From  yon  dark  life  of  sadness, 
Yon  world  of  shadowy  naught, 

And  God  had  given  the  gladness, 
The  heritage  I  sought. 

5  O  what  the  tribe,  or  what  the  glorious  host, 

Comes  sweeping  swiftly  down? 
The  chosen  ones  on  earth  who 
wrought  the  most, 

The  Church's  brightest  crown, 
Our  Lord  hath  sent  to  meet  me, 

As  in  the  far-off  years 
Their  words  oft  came  to  greet  me 

In  yonder  land  of  tears. 

6  The  Patriarchs'   and  Prophets'  noble  train, 

With  all  Christ's  followers  true, 
Who  bore  the  cross,  and  would  the  worst 
disdain 

That  tyrants  dared  to  do, 
I  see  them  shine  forever, 

All  glorious  as  the  sun, 
'Mid  light  that  fadeth  never, 

Their  perfect  freedom  won. 

7  And    when    within    that    lovely  paradise 

At  last  I  safely  dwell, 
From  out  my  soul  what  songs  of  bliss  shall 
rise, 
What  joy  my  lips  shall  tell, 


442  HEAVEN. 


While  holy  saints  are  singing 

Hosannas  o'er  and  o'er, 
Pure  Hallelujahs  ringing 

Around  me  evermore! 

8  Innumerous  choirs  before  the  shining  throne 
Their  joyful  anthems  raise, 
Till  heaven's  glad  halls  are  echoing  with  the 
tone 
Of  that  great  hymn  of  praise, 
And  all  its  host  rejoices, 

And  all  its  blessed  throng 
Unite  their  myriad  voices 
In  one  eternal  song. 


461 


8,  7,  7,  7,  5. 


[  TP  in  TTcavon,  up  in  Heaven, 
^     In  the  bright  place  far  away, 
He  whom  bad  mci]  crucified, 
Sitteth  at  His    Father's  side, 
Till  the  Judgment  day. 

2    And  TFe   loves  Tlis  liflle  children. 

And    He    plcadeth   for   them    tin  re. 
Asking   the  great    (lod   of    1  leav  n 
That    their   sins   may   be   forgiven, 
And    lie    hears   their   pray'r. 


HEAVEN.  443 

And  all  faithful  holy  Christians, 

Who  their  Master's  work  have  done, 

Shall  appear  at  His  right  hand, 

And  inherit  the  fair  land 
That  His  love  has  wop- 


462 


7s,  6s,  81. 


'THERE'S  a  Friend  for  little  children 
*-      Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  Friend  that  never  changes, 

Whose  love  will  never  die : 
Unlike  our  friends  by  nature 

Who  change  with  changing  years, 
This  Friend  is  always  worthy 

The  precious  name  He  bears. 


There's  a  rest  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Who  love  the  blessed  Savior 

And  to  His  Father  cry, — 
A  rest  from  every  trouble, 

From  sin  and  danger  free, 
There  every  little  pilgrim 

Shall  rest  eternally. 


There's  a  home  for  little  children 
Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 

Where  Jesus  reigns  in  glory, 
A  home  of  peace  and  joy; 


444  MISCELLANEOUS 

No  home  on  earth  is  like  it, 
Nor  can  with  it  compare, 

For  every  one  is  happy, 
Nor  can  be  happier  there. 

4  There's  a  crown  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
And  all  who  look  to  Jesus, 

Shall  wear  it  by-and-by. 
A  crown  of  brightest  glory, 

Which  lie  shall  sure  bestow 
On  all  who  love  the  Savior, 

And  walk  with  Him  below. 

5  There's  a  song  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
And  harps  of  sweetest  music, 

And  palms  of  victory: 
And  all  above  is  pleasure, 

And  found  in  Christ  alone: 
Oh  come,  dear  little  children, 

That  all  may  be  your  own. 


Miscellaneous. 

463  us. 

POME,  children,  and  join  in  our  festival  song, 
^     And  hail  the  sweet  joys  which  this  day 

brings  along; 
We'll  join  our  glad  voices  in  one  hymn  of 

praise 
To  God,  Who  has  kept  us  and  lengthened  our 

days. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  445 

Happy  greeting  to  all !   Happy  greeting 

to  all! 
Happy  greeting,  happy  greeting,  happy 

greeting  to  all! 


2  Our  Father  in  heaven,  we  lift  up  to  Thee 
Our  voice  of  thanksgiving,  our  glad  jubilee; 
Oh,  bless  us,  and  guide  us,  dear   Savior,  we 

pray, 
That  from  Thy  blest  precepts  we  never  may 

stray. — Cho. 


3  And  if,  ere  this  glad  year  has  drawn  to  a  close, 
Some  loved  one  among  us  in  death  shall 

repose, 
Grant,  Lord,  that  the  spirit  in  heaven  may 

dwell, 
In  the  bosom  of  Jesus,  where  all  shall  be  well. 
-Cho. 


4  Kind  teachers,  we  children  would  thank  you 

this  day 
That  faithfully,  kindly,  you've  taught  us  the 

way, 
How  we  may  escape  from  the  world's  sinful 

charms, 
And  find  a  safe  refuge  in  the  Savior's  loved 

arms. — Cho. 


446 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


5  Dear  Pastor,  we  ask  Thee,  as  lambs  of  Thy 

fold, 
To  teach  us  that  wisdom  more  precious  than 

Sold. 
Our  footsteps  to  guide  in  the  pathway  of  truth, 
To  love  our  Creator  in  the  days  of  our  youth. 

-Cho. 

6  And  now,  as  we  part,  let  us  bid  you  good 

cheer, 
We  pray  for  a  blessing  on  your  labors  here : 
May  many  bright  jewels  be  your  blest  reward, 
And  crowns  of  rejoicing,  in  the  day  of  the 

Lord. — Cho. 


464 


10 


HERE,  Lord  we  offer  Thee  all  that  is 
fairest, 
Bloom  from  the  garden,  and  flow'rs  from 
the   Hold; 
Gifts  for  the  stricken  ones,  knowing  Thou 
carest 
More  for  the  love  than  (ho  wealth  that    wo 
yield. 


2   Send,  Lord,  by  these  to  the  sick  and  tho  dying, 
Speak   t<>  thoir  hearts  with  a  message  of 
poaee; 
Comfort   the  sad,  who  in  weakness  are  lying, 
(J rant  the  departing  a  gentle  release. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  447 

3  We,  Lord,  like  flowers,  must  bloom  and  must 
wither ; 
We,  like  these  blossoms,  must  fade  and  must 

die; 
Gather  us,  Lord,  to  Thy  bosom  for   ever, 

Grant  us  a  place  in  Thy  house  in  the  sky. 


465 


P.  M. 


WE  plough  the  fields,  and  scatter 
The  good  seed  on  the  land, 
But  it  is  fed  and  watered 

By  God's  almighty  hand; 
He  sends  the  snow  in  winter, 

The  warmth  to  swell  the  grain, 
The  breezes  and  the  sunshine, 
And  soft  refreshing  rain. 
All  good  gifts  around  us 

Are  sent  from  heaven  above; 
Then  thank  the  Lord,  O  thank  the  Lord, 
For  all  His  love. 

He  only  is  the  Maker 

Of  all  things  near  and  far; 
He  paints  the  wayside  flower, 

And  lights  the  evening  star; 
The  winds  and  waves  obey  Him, 

By  Him  the  birds  are  fed; 
Much  more  to  us,  His  children, 

He  gives  our  daily  bread. 
All  good  gifts,  etc. 


448 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


3  We  thank  Thee,  then,  0  Father, 
For  all  things  bright  and  good, 
The  seed-time  and  the  harvest, 

Our  life,  our  health,  our  food; 
Aceept  the  gifts  we  offer 

For  all  Thy  love  imparts, 
And,  what  Thou  most  desirest, 
Our  humble,  thankful  hearts. 
All  good  gifts,  etc. 


466 


7s,  81. 


POME,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
^     Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-Home: 
All  is  safely  gathered  in, 
Ere  the  winter  storms  begin; 
God,  our  Maker,  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied; 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-Home. 


We  ourselves  are  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  His  praise  to  yield; 
Wheat  and  lares  together  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown: 
First    tlie   blade,  ;md   then    the  ear, 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear; 
Lord  of  harvest !  grant  that  we 
Wholesome  grain  and  pure  may  be. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  449 

For  the  Lord,  our  God,  shall  come, 
And  shall  take  His  harvest  home; 
From  His  field  shall  purge  away 
All  that  doth  offend,  that  day ; 
Give  His  angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast, 
But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  His  garner  evermore. 


4  Come,  Thou  Lord  of  harvest,  come, 
To  Thy  final  Harvest-Home ! 
Gather  Thou  Thy  people  in, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin; 
There  for  ever  purified, 
In  Thy  garner  to  abide : 
Come,  with  all  Thine  angels,  come, 
Raise  the  glorious  Harvest-Home! 


467 


7s,  61. 


p  OR  the  beauty  of  the  earth, 
1  For  the  glory  of  the  skies, 
For  the  love  which  from  our  birth 

Over  and  around  us  lies; 
Christ,  our  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 


450 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


2  For  the  wonder  of  each  hour 
Of  the  day  and  of  the  night, 
Hill  and  vale,  and  tree  and  flower, 

Sun  and  moon,  and  stars  of  light, 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  j^raise. 


3  For  the  joy  of  human  love, 

Brother,  sister,  parent,  child, 
Friends  on  earth,  and  friends  above, 
For  all  gentle  thoughts  and  mild: 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  gratoful  praise. 


4  For  Thy  Church,  that  evermore 
Lifteth  holy  hands  above, 
Offering  up  on  every  shore 

Her  pure  sacrifice  of  love: 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 


5  For  Thyself,  best  Gift  Divine! 

To  our  race  so  freely  given, 
For  that  great,  great  love  of  Thine, 

Peace  on  earth,  and  joy  in  heaven; 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

451 

468 

6,4. 

r*OD  bless  our  native  land! 
\J     Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 

Through  storm  and  night; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Ruler  of  wind  and  wave, 
Do  Thou  our  country  save 
By  Thy  great  might ! 

2  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God  above  the  skies; 

On  Him  we  wait: 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  Thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State! 

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Index  of  first  Lines. 


HYMN 

A  Babe  is  born  in  Betblchcm   83 

Abide,    O   dearest   Jesus    27 

Abide  with  me!   fast  falls  the  eventide 42 

Above   the  elcar,   blue  sky    239 

A  charge  to  keep  I  ha  ve  385 

A    few    more    years    shall    roll    426 

Again  the  morn  of  gladness   ..." 60 

A  great  and   mighty   wonder   107 

A   hymn   of  glory   let  us   sing   125 

Alas!   and  did  my  Savior  bleed   148 

All   glory  be  to  God  on  high   11 

All    glory,    praise    and    honor    156 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name 305 

All   my  heart  tbis  night  rejoices   78 

All   praise   to   Thee,    my   God,    this   night 51 

Almighty   Father,    bless   the   word 21 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross   415 

A   mighty   Fortress   is  our  God   262 

Angels,  from  the  realms  of  glory   118 

Angel    voices,    ever    singing 204 

Another  day   has   passed   away    46 

Another   year    is    dawning 123 

Arise,    O   God,    and   shine 284 

Arise,    sons    of    the    kingdom! 90 

Arm    of   the    Lord,    awake!    awake! 282 

Around   the   throne   of   God   in   heaven 458 

As     each     happy     Christmas     113 

As  helpless  as  a  child   who  clings   435 

Asleep    in    Jesus,    blessed    sleep! 445 

As  pants  the  wearied  hart  for  cooling  springs 432 

Assembled   in  our  school  once  more   16 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES.  453 


hymn- 
As  with  gladness  men  of  old  128 

At  Jesus'  feet  our  infant  sweet   234 

Awake,    my    heart,    with    gladness 173 

Awake,   my  soul,   and  with   the   sun 34 

Beautiful    Savior    373 

Before    Jehovah's    awful    throne 1 

Before    the    Lord   we   bow 283 

Behold   a  stranger  at  the   doer! 328 

Behold  the  shade  of  night  is  now  receding 28 

Behold    the    throne    of    grace! 360 

Beside    a    manger   lowly 100 

Blessed   Father;    Great   Creator 217 

Blessed  Jesus,   at  Thy  word 7 

Blessed   Savior!   Thee  I  love 153 

Blest    are    the    pure    in    heart 431 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 401 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning 277 

Brightly    gleams    our    banner 418 

Bright  was  the  guiding  star  that  led 132 

Calm   on   the  list'ning   ear  of   night 96 

Christians,    carol    sweetly    Ill 

Christ  is  born    of    maiden    fair 98 

Christ  Is  king    and    gentle    252 

Christ  is  risen!    Hallelujah!     164 

Christ,    the    Life    of    all    the    living 140 

Christ,   the  Lord  is  risen  to-day 1C3 

Come,   and  Christ  the  Lord  be  praising 87 

Come,   children,   and  join   in  our  festival   song 463 

Come,   follow   me,   the   Savior   spake 387 

Come  hither,   ye   children,    O   come   one   and   all 92 

Come  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  sing 82 

Come,   Holy   Ghost,    Creator,    come 194 

Come,    Holy    Spirit,    come! 197 

Come,    Holy    Spirit,    heavenly   Dove 199 

Come,    let    us    sing   of    Jesus 365 

Come,   my  soul,   thy  suit  prepare 355 


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HYMN 

Come,    praise  your  Lord   and   Savior 404 

Come,    sound   His   praise    abroad 367 

Come,    Thou   almighty   King 211 

Come,  Thou  Desire  of  all  Thy  Saints 8 

Come,    Thou    fount   of   every   blessing 371 

Come,    Thou   long-expected    Jesus — 7G 

Come,   Thou   precious  Ransom,    come 75 

Come  to  Jesus,  little  one   409 

Come,    ye   faithful,    raise   the   strain 177 

Come,   ye   thankful   people,    come 4G6 

Commit    thou    all    thy    griefs 430 

Cross   of   Jesus,    Cross   of    sorrow 142 

Crown    Him    with    many    crowns 152 

Dear    Father    in    Heaven 254 

Draw   nigh   and  take  the  body  of   your  Lord 237 

Draw    us    to    Thee 187 

Earth  has  many  a  noble  city 134 

Ev'ry   morning   mercies   new    35 

Faithful    Shepherd,    feed    me 327 

Father,  again    in   Jesus'    name    we   meet 382 

Father,    bless    our    school    to-day 2 

Father,  helpless,    how    shall    1 439 

Father  of   love,   our  guide   and   friend 425 

Father,    Son,   and   Holy   Chost 20G 

Fear  Not,   O  little  flock  the  Foe 27J 

Fling  out  the  banner!   let   it  float 117 

For    a   season    called    to    part 24 

For  the   beauty   of   the   earth 407 

For  Thy   mercy   and   Thy   grace 124 

Forward!     be    our    watchword 410 

From  Greenland's    icy    mountains 281 

From  heaven  above  to  earth  I  come 8S 

From  the   eastern    mountains    2G7 

Gather  around  the  Christmas  tree 84 

Gentle    Jesus,    meek    and    mild 249 


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HYMN 

Give   thanks   to   God   the   Lord 179 

Give,    give,    willingly    give    406 

Glorious    things    of    thee    arc    spoken 261 

Glory  and  praise  to  Thee,  Redeemer  blest 162 

Glory  be  to  God   the   Father    3 

Glory  be  to  Jesus        146 

Glory,  glory  to  our  King  184 

Glory  to  the    Father   give    215 

God  bless   our   native   land 468 

God  hath  sent  His  angels  to  the  earth  again 172 

God  of   pity,    God   of   grace 12 

God  is  our  refuge  and  defence 265 

Go    forward,    Christian    soldier    419 

Golden  harps  are  sounding   183 

Gracious    Spirit,    Dove    Divine.. 14 

Gracious   Spirit,   dwell  within   me 190 

Grant  us,   0  our  Heavenly  Father  391 

Great  God  with  wonder  and  with  praise   229 

Hail   to  the  Lord's  Anointed    116 

Hail,    Thou    once    despised    Jesus! 293 

Halleluiah !  Halleluiah       181 

Halleluiah!  Halleluiah!       178 

Halleluiah!  Lord   our  voices    59 

Happy   are   we,    God's   own   little   flock    276 

Hark!  a   burst   of  heav'nly   music 114 

Hark,  hark,   my  soul!   Angelic   songs   are  swelling 103 

Hark!  the    Christmas    bells    are    ringing 112 

Hark  the  glad  sound!   the  Savior  comes 77 

Hark!   the  herald  angels   sing   80 

Hark!  the    loud    celestial    hymn 213 

Hark,  the    sounds   melodious    stealing    94 

Hark!  what  mean   these   holy   voices ; 104 

Hark!  what  sounds  are  sweetly  stealing   99 

Hasten,   O  sinner  to  be  wise    389 

Hear  Thy   children,    gentle   Jesus    49 

Hear  us,    Thou    that   broodest    191 

Heaven!    hear   our   sighing    254 


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HYMN 

Heavenly  Father,  grant   Thy   blessing    19 

Heavenly  Father,  send    Thy    blessing    24 

He  giveth    us    the    victory    166 

He  is    risen!    He    is    risen!    167 

Here   in   Thy   name    eternal    God 268 

Here,   Lord  we  offer  Thee  all  that  is  fairest 464 

Holy  Bible,    book    divine    226 

Holy  Father,    hear   my   cry    345 

Holy  Ghost,    the    Infinite     192 

Holy  Ghost,   with  light  divine    197 

Holy  Jesus,    by   Thy   Passion    138 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord        207 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord !        216 

Holy,  holy,  holy,    Lord    God    Almighty 212 

Holy  Spirit!    hear    us    5 

Holy  Spirit,    hear   us    195 

Holy  Spirit,   Lord  of  lova    256 

Holy,  holy,  holy    is    the    Lord    208 

Hosauna!  loud    hosanna!    101 

Hosanna!  Raise    the    pealing    hymn 73 

Hosanna  to    the    living    Lord 6 

Hosanna  we  sing,  like  the  children  dear   247 

How  blest  are  they  who  strive    410 

How  gentle   God's   commands    433 

How  happy  is  the  child  who  hears  243 

How  precious   is   the   Book   divine    228 

How  shall   the  young  secure   their  hearts    222 

How  sweet,    how    heavenly    is    the    siyht 413 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 83ff 

Humble   praises,    holy   Jesus    372 

Hush,   my  babe,   be  still   and   slumber   238 

Uush'd  was  the  evening  hymn   211 

T  adore  Thee,   I  adore  Thee !    139 

I  am  trusting  Thee,   Lord  Jesus 333 

I  could    not   do   without   Thee    BB6 

[  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  170 

I  lay   my   Kins   on   Jesus    294 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES.  457 


HYMN 

I  love  the  Church,  the  holy  Church 266 

I  love  Thy  Zion,  Lord   264 

I  love  to  hear  the  story   115 

I  love  to  tell   the   story    318 

I'm  but  a  stranger  here  451 

I  need  Thee  every  hour   320 

I  need  Thee,   precious  Jesus    323 

In  the  Cross  of  Christ  I  glory   298 

In   the   early   morning    32 

In  the  hour  of  trial    434 

In  the  vineyard  of  our  Father 408 

In  Thy  name,   0  Lord,   assembling   9 

Is  not  this  our  King  and  Prophet 150 

It  came  upon   the  midnight  clear   106 

I  think  of  Thee,  my  God,  by  night   377 

I  think,  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old 279 

I  was  made  a  Christian   233 

Jerusalem!   my  happy  home!    455 

Jerusalem   the   golden    453 

Jerusalem,  thou  city  fair  and  high   460 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be  302 

Jesus!    be    our   Guide    257 

Jesus  Christ  our  Savior  359 

Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-Cay    174 

Jesus!   exalted   far  on   high    339 

Jesus,   from   Thy   throne   on   high    405 

Jesus  high  in  glory   251 

Jesus,    holy,    undefileu    30 

Jesus,  I  live  to  Thee  343 

Jesus   is   our   Shepherd    306 

Jesus,   King   of  glory    346 

Jesus,   Lover  of  my  soul 301 

Jesus  loves  me,  Jesus  loves  me   341 

Jesu3,   meek  and  gentle    349 

Jesus,   Name  of  wondrous  love   334 

Jesus,  priceless  Treasure  290 

Jesus,   Savior,   pilot  me    435 


458 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


HYMN 

Jesus,    tender   Savior    338 

Jesus,   the  Crucified,   pleads  for  rue 137 

Jesus,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me  291 

Jesus,   who  can  be   317 

Jesus,  who  knows  full  well   362 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come  71 

Just  as  I  am,   without  one  plea   311 

Knowing  not  the  great  Creator  287 

Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain   235 

Lamp  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace   221 

Lead,   kindly  Light,   amid  th'   encircling  gloom 427 

Lead  me  to  Jesus  246 

Let  me  be  thine  forever  411 

Let  me  go,   let  me  go 459 

Let  me  lean  on  Jesus   398 

Let  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky   188 

Let  the  earth   now  praise  the  Lord 93 

Let  the  merry  Church-bells  ring,   ring,   ring,   ring 175 

Let  the  song  be  begun   454 

Let  Thy  blessing  now  attend  us   22 

Let  us  all   with  gladsome  voice    89 

Let  us  sing  our  Father's  love    210 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates G9 

Light  of  Light,   enlighten   me    10 

Light  of  the  world,    we   hail    312 

Light  of  the  world! whose  kind  and  gentle  care 308 

Little  children,    come   to  Jesus    WC 

Little   children,    can    you    tell    95 

Little  drops  of  water    Ui 

Look,   ye  saints!   the   sight  Is  glorious! 182 

Lo,  on  a  mount  a   tree  doth   stand   219 

Lord,   a  little  band  and  lowly    252 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing  23 

Lord,   grant  that  we  e'er   pure   retain 231 

Lord,  I  have  made  Thy  Word  my  choice  227 

Lord  I  have  sinned,  but  pardon  me 350 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES.  459 


HYMN 

Lord,  in  the  kingdom  of  Thy  grace 248 

Lord   Jesus,    by   Thy   passion    *. 358 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to  us  attend   4 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,   with  us  abide   51 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  think  on  me   326 

Lord,  keep  us  in  Thy  Word  and  work 270 

Lord,  open  Thou  my  heart  to  hear 229 

Lord,    this   day   Thy   children   meet    250 

Lord,  Thou  hast  made  our  hearts  to  glow  275 

Lord,   Thy  glory  fills  the   heaven    201 

Lord,  we  come  before  Thee  now  15 

Lord,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray 356 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I  praise  Thee  374 

Love   Divine,    all   loves   excelling    189 

Loving  Savior,   Thou   art  calling   402 

Loving  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheep    329 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Savior 26 

May  we  Thy  precepts,   Lord,   fulfill    392 

Mighty   God,   while   angels   bless   Thee 370 

Morning  breaks  upon  the  tomb   165 

My  Bible!   my  Bible!    'tis  a  book   divine 232 

My  Church!  my  Church,  my  dear  old  Church!   269 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee   290 

My   Father,    for   another   night    40 

My  God,  my  King,  Thy  praise  I'll  sing   37 

My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less   304 

My  soul  repeat  His  praise 381 

Nearer  my  God  to   Thee 303 

Nearer,   my  God  to  Thee   442 

Night's  shadows  falling  men  to  rest  are  calling 41 

Now   a   new   year   opens    122 

Now    do  we   pray  God  the  Holy   Ghost 193 

Now   let  us   come   before   Him 121 

Now,  my  soul,   thy  voice  uprising   143 

Now   rest    beneath    night's    shadows    48 

Now   thank  we  all  our  God 363 


460 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


HYMN 

Now  the    day    is   over    45 

Now  the    light   has-  gone    away 47 

Now  the   sun    is   beaming   bright 29 

Now  we  bring  our   Christmas   treasures 110 

O    Bleeding   Head,    and   wounded    154 

O   blest    the    house,    whate'er    befall    407 

O    Christ,    our   true    and   only    Light 274 

O    clap    your    hands,    ye    oceans 185 

O    come,    0    come,    Emanuel 72 

O    come   and   mourn   with   me   awhile 151 

O    day   of   rest   and   gladness 61 

O'er   the    distant   mountains   breaking 452 

O    God,    All    terrible!    Thou    who    ordainest 420 

O    God,    we    praise    Thee,    and    confess 369 

Oh,   bless  the   Lord,   my   soul! 375 

Oh,  for  that  tenderness  of  heart   394 

Oh,   grant  us  light,   that  we  may  know 361 

Oh,   may  Thy  word,   my  God   218 

O    Holy,    blessed    Trinity    209 

O    Holy,    Holy,    Holy    Lord 214 

O    Holy   Savior,    friend   unseen    342 

O    Holy    Spirit,    enter    in    220 

Oh,   what  can   little  hands   do    403 

Oh,  what  praises  shall  we  render  378 

O    Jesus   King   of   glory!    127 

O    Jesus,  Thou  are  standing   307 

O    joyous    Easter    morning    176 

O    kind    and    gentle    Savior    240 

O    Lamb   of   God   most   holy    144 

O    Lamb   of   God   most   lowly    147 

O    little    town    of    Bethlehem 117 

O    Living    Bread    from    heaven 236 

O    Love   divine,    how   sweet  Thou   art 332 

O    lovely    voices    of    the    sky 129 

Once    more    before    we    part 20 

Once   was   heard   the   song   of   children 160 

One    sweetly    solemn    thought    443 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


461 


HYMN 

Otic   thing's   needful!    then    Lord   jesus 297 

On   Jordan's  banks   the  Heralds   cry 73 

On   our  way  rejoicing  as  we   homeward  move 422 

Onward    Christian    soldiers     423 

O   one   with   God   the   Father 331 

O    Paradise,    O    Paradise    450 

O    perfect    life    of    love 325 

O    that    I    had    an    angel's    tongue 330 

O    that  the   Lord   would   guide   my  ways 348 

O    Thou,    who    by    a    star    didst   guide 126 

O    Thou    who    through    this    holy    week 155 

Our  blest  Redeemer,    ere   He  breathed 200 

Our  Country's    voice    is    pleading    278 

Our  Father,   who  art  in   heaven    347 

Our  heavenly  Father    calls    309 

Our  heavenly  Father,    hear    352 

Pass  me  not,   O  gentle  Savior  313 

Peace  be   to   this   habitation    319 

Peace,   peace   I  leave   with  you. 424 

Praise  God  the  Lord,   ye  sons  of  clay 101 

Praise  the  Lord  of   heaven    364 

Praise  the  Lord!   Praise   the  Lord! 33 

Praise  the  Lord!  ye  heavens,  adore  Him 368 

Praise  to  the  Lord,   the  Almighty 366 

Praise  ye    the    Lord    376 

Refreshed   by  gentle   slumbers    31 

Rejoice,    all   ye   believers    441 

Renew  me,    O   eternal   light 393 

Rest  of  the  weary,  Joy  of  the  sad 437 

Rev'rently  we  worship   Thee    202 

Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty 157 

Rock   of  Ages,    cleft   for   me    292 

Round  the  Lord  in  glory  seated 205 

; 

Savior,  again  to  Thy  dear  name  we  raise 56 

Savior!  breathe    an    evening    blessing ....  44 


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INDEX  OF  FIE.ST  LINES. 


HYMN 

Savior,  I   follow   on,    guided   by   Thee 384 

Savior,  like   a   shepherd   lead   us    296 

Savior,  now   the   day   is  ending    55 

Savior,  sprinkle    many    nations    286 

Savior,  teach  me  day  by  day 357 

Savior,  when    in    dust    to    Thee 351 

Savior,  while   my  heart  is   tender   I'll 

Savior,  who    Thy    flock    art    feeding 260 

Saw  ye  never  in  the  twilight  133 

Seeing  I   am  Jesus'   lamb    242 

See  Israel's   gentle   Shepherd   stands    300 

See  the    shining   dewdrops 36 

Shepherd   of   tender   youth    314 

Shine   on   our   souls,    eternal    God    259 

Shout!    the   glad   tidings,    exultingly   sing    102 

Silent    night!    Holy    night 81 

Sing    Hosanna ! 158 

Singing  for  Jesus,  our  Savior  and  King 421 

Sing  to  the  heart  of  Jesus   316 

Sing  we   merry    Christmas    86 

Siug  with   all   the   sons  of  glory 168 

Sing  ye  the  songs  of  praise 97 

Sleep,   my  Savior  sleep   109 

Softly   now  the   light  of  day 57 

Sous   of   men,    behold   from    far    70 

Sowing  in  the  morning 400 

Spirit  of  God,   descend   upon   my   heart 395 

Spread,   oh  spread,   Thou  mighty  word 230 

Standing  at  the  portal   of  the  op'Afng   year 120 

Stars    all    bright    are    beaming    119 

Still,  still  with  Thee,  when  purple  morning  breaketh..    39 

Stricken,    smitten    and   afflicted    135 

Summer  suns  arc  glowing   379 

Sun  of  my  soul,   Thou  Savior  dear 428 

Sweet  hour    of    prayer !     353 

Sweet  is   the   work   66 

Sweet  is  Thy    mercy,    Lord!    335 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES.  463 


HYMN 

Take  Thou  my   hands  and  lead  mc 429 

Tarry   with   me,    O   my   Savior 58 

Tell  it  out   among  the   heathen   that   the   Lord    is   King  285 

Ten  thousand    times    ten    thousand 456 

The  Church's    one    foundation 273 

The  darkness   has   fallen    105 

The  day  is  done,   O  God  the   Son 50 

The  day  is  past   and   over    52 

The  day  of  rest  once   more   comes  round 62 

The  day  of  Resurrection       171 

The  day  of  wrath,   that  dreadful  day   ...446 

The  foe   behind,    the   deep   before... 447 

The  happy   Christmas    comes   once   more    79 

The  Lord  my  pasture    shall    prepare    324 

The  Lord  my  shepherd    is    310 

The  morning  bright       38 

The  morning  light   is   breaking    289 

The  new-born    king    who    comes    to-day 108 

There    came  a  little  child  to  earth  85 

There  is  a  blessed    hour    457 

There  is  a  fountain   filled   with   blood    136 

There  is  a  happy    land    449 

There  is  a  green  hill   far  away   141 

There  is  a  name   I   love   to   hear 322 

There  is  no   name   so   sweet  on   earth 295 

There  is  within   this   heart   of   mine 397 

There's  a  Friend    for    litlle    children    462 

There's  a  place  where  my  soul  ever  feels  a  repose....  448 

The  Savior!    oh,   what   endless  charms 344 

The  shadows    of    the    evening    hours 43 

Th'  eternal  gates  lift  up  their  heads   186 

Thine   forever!    God   of   love ' 258 

This  is  the  glorious  day   67 

Tho'   now  the   nations   sit  beneath    288 

Thou  Maker   of   our   mortal   frame    386 

Thou  whose    almighty   word 223 

'Tis  God   the    Spirit   leads    399 


464  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


HYMN 

Tis  Jesus   loves   the   little  ones    245 

To  Thee,    my    God   and    Savior 383 

To  Thee,  O    Comforter   divine    196 

Up   in   heaven 461 

Waken,    Christian    children    130 

Watchman,   tell  us  of  the  night 68 

We  come    in    the    might   of   the   Lord   of   Ligh! 414 

We  gather,   we  gather,   dear  Jesus  to  bring  255 

We  give    immortal    praise    203 

Welcome,    happy    morning    180 

We  love   the   good  old   Bible    224 

We  plough  the  fields,   and  scatter 465 

We  praise    and    bless    Thee,    gracious    Lord 438 

We  sing  the  praise  of  Him  who  died 145 

We  thank    Thee,    Heavenly    Father 380 

We  three   kings  of  Orient  arc    131 

We  will    carol    joyfully    169 

What  a   friend   we   have   in   Jesus    315 

What  cheering  words  are  these!    321 

When,  His   salvation   bringing    159 

When  I    survey    the    wondrous    Cross    149 

When  our   heads   arc   bowed   with   woe 444 

When  sickness,    pain    and    death    440 

While  slit spherds   watch 'd   their  flocks  by  night 91 

While  the   sun   is   shining    53 

Who  is  on  the  Lord's  side   390 

Widely   'mid   the   slumb'ring   nations 280 

With  hearts   in   loye   abounding    272 

With  joy  we  lift  our  eyes   12 

Ye  children,   whom  a  Father's  care 412 

Yes,   for  me,   for  mc  he  eareth 310 

Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded 203 


